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<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 72777" data-quote="BizyDad" data-source="post: 1135581" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1135581" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1135581">BizyDad said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I notice my LinkedIn feed is entirely devoid of dad jokes. I wonder if I can make dad jokes go viral on LI. I am tempted to try it and report back. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>If you can make it relevant to your niche then sure. Otherwise I&#039;m not so sure.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 72777" data-quote="BizyDad" data-source="post: 1135581" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1135581" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1135581">BizyDad said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I notice my LinkedIn feed is entirely devoid of dad jokes. I wonder if I can make dad jokes go viral on LI. I am tempted to try it and report back. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> &quot;I was going to apply for a job as an insecurity guard, but I don&#039;t think I&#039;d be very good at it.&quot;</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 72777" data-quote="BizyDad" data-source="post: 1135581" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1135581" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1135581">BizyDad said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I notice my LinkedIn feed is entirely devoid of dad jokes. I wonder if I can make dad jokes go viral on LI. I am tempted to try it and report back. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I would seriously try it. There is no downside.<br /> <br /> That is... unless you are... too chicken...?<br /> <br /> &lt;insert relevant 80/90&#039;s movie cutscene&gt;</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 7501" data-quote="The-J" data-source="post: 1135585" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1135585" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1135585">The-J said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> &quot;I was going to apply for a job as an insecurity guard, but I don&#039;t think I&#039;d be very good at it.&quot; </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I also don&#039;t think I&#039;m very good at chess. I don&#039;t know. I&#039;ve never checked.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">It&#039;s been interesting. <br /> <br /> I changed my tack on LinkedIn a bit and am sending connection requests to people working in the real estate industry here in Ireland.<br /> <br /> The business owners and founders of the larger companies aren&#039;t very active on LinkedIn. They might post once every few months, and mostly a comment to congratulate someone, or some observation about the way business or their industry is going.<br /> <br /> Seems they&#039;re too busy to post daily, or do talking head videos, and whatever else the personal branding gurus say we need to do.<br /> <br /> They don&#039;t have a goal to be thought leaders, but people follow them because of what they&#039;ve already done.<br /> <br /> Their posts aren&#039;t formatted following recommendations by the LinkedIn ghostwriter brigade.<br /> <br /> I like their style. <br /> <br /> Focus more on serving clients and building your business, and less on &quot;building an audience&quot;.<br /> <br /> Curious what you guys have observed too.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/23590/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="23590" data-username="@Andy Black">@Andy Black</a> LinkedIn ghostwriter brigade is such a good description!</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 143446" data-quote="Savania209" data-source="post: 1149111" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1149111" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1149111">Savania209 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/23590/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="23590" data-username="@Andy Black">@Andy Black</a> LinkedIn ghostwriter brigade is such a good description! </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>There&#039;s an army of them, and they all sound like each other. Whenever I see a post from one I tell LinkedIn I&#039;m not interested in the topic. It&#039;s hard keeping it out of my feed.<br /> <br /> On a similar note, I actively keep telling LinkedIn I&#039;m not interested in the Google Ads topic. Just because I write about it doesn&#039;t mean I want to read about it or be in that community.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">Related post by <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/22383/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="22383" data-username="@Dark Water">@Dark Water</a>:<br /> <br /> <blockquote data-attributes="member: 22383" data-quote="Dark Water" data-source="post: 1149982" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1149982" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1149982">Dark Water said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Been following some of Jason Cohen&#039;s stuff lately; he is the founder of WP Engine and had a successful exit before that. Definitely gives me MJ-style writing vibes/thought process.<br /> <br /> <div class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--unfurl js-unfurl fauxBlockLink" data-unfurl="true" data-result-id="433976" data-url="https://longform.asmartbear.com/reputation/" data-host="longform.asmartbear.com" data-pending="false"> <div class="contentRow"> <div class="contentRow-figure contentRow-figure--fixedSmall js-unfurl-figure"> <img src="/community/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Flongform.asmartbear.com%2Freputation%2Fthumbnail-1200w.jpg&amp;hash=3a0c29f5e9845d53b40d4b688dc24f5a&amp;return_error=1" loading="lazy" alt="longform.asmartbear.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-image" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </div> <div class="contentRow-main"> <h3 class="contentRow-header js-unfurl-title"> <a href="https://longform.asmartbear.com/reputation/" class="link link--external fauxBlockLink-blockLink" target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" data-proxy-href=""> Reputation isn&#039;t as powerful as you imagine </a> </h3> <div class="contentRow-snippet js-unfurl-desc">Blogger with tens of thousands of subscribers launches a new venture… and gets only 2 signups. Not the advantage you thought it was.</div> <div class="contentRow-minor contentRow-minor--hideLinks"> <span class="js-unfurl-favicon"> <img src="/community/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Flongform.asmartbear.com%2Fimages%2Fbear-green-32-sq.png&amp;hash=5b9c003825e37b838ad1ad22b5d83c3b&amp;return_error=1" loading="lazy" alt="longform.asmartbear.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-icon" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </span> longform.asmartbear.com </div> </div> </div> </div> <br /> This is worth a quick read - he basically proposes that reputation is basically meaningless, offering little advantage when launching a new startup. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I replied that, whilst I think the world&#039;s gone a bit mad for personal branding, I think calling it meaningless is going a bit far.<br /> <br /> What does bug me is the advice from the personal branding gooroos that we need to be on camera. I don&#039;t think we do.<br /> <br /> James Jani (<a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/66317/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="66317" data-username="@Valier">@Valier</a>) is my favourite example of someone who built a personal brand by creating great content that does NOT have him front and center. I love how it&#039;s not all talking head, but the focus is on the story he narrates.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 23590" data-quote="Andy Black" data-source="post: 1150156" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1150156" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1150156">Andy Black said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Related post by <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/22383/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="22383" data-username="@Dark Water">@Dark Water</a>:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> I replied that, whilst I think the world&#039;s gone a bit mad for personal branding, I think calling it meaningless is going a bit far.<br /> <br /> What does bug me is the advice from the personal branding gooroos that we need to be on camera. I don&#039;t think we do.<br /> <br /> James Jani (<a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/66317/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="66317" data-username="@Valier">@Valier</a>) is my favourite example of someone who built a personal brand by creating great content that does NOT have him front and center. I love how it&#039;s not all talking head, but the focus is on the story he narrates. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Tim Ferris was a great example (MJ too for that matter). They wrote their blog (forum) for years and years before ever being on camera or doing anything in front of folks.<br /> <br /> My current frustration with all these &quot;personal branding&quot; ideas is that everyone assumes you want to be a coach who coaches coaches to coach coaches.<br /> <br /> The amount of LinkedIn folks who are telling me every day &quot;YOU NEED TO POST ON LINKEDIN! HOW MANY LEADS ARE YOU GETTING!?&quot; None. I don&#039;t need any.<br /> <br /> &quot;WHAT DO YOU MEAN?! EVERYONE NEEDS LEADS, HOW DO YOU SELL YOUR COACHING?&quot;<br /> <br /> I don&#039;t have any coaching, really.<br /> <br /> &quot;BUT GARY VEE SAYS PERSONAL BRAND, BRO!&quot;<br /> <br /> Yes... in certain contexts he&#039;s right. In my context, that&#039;s not advice that makes any sense.<br /> <br /> I&#039;ve just steered so far away from &quot;coaching&quot; (says the TR guy) and getting into actual businesses that do things and sell things.<br /> <br /> Maybe I&#039;m just a little frustrated today but I get a lot of enjoyment out of my little Path group and then the rest of my time is dedicated to these bigger and bigger clients who I&#039;m ACTUALLY creating strategies for that are moving the needle (aka stock price) for them.<br /> <br /> Not sure where I&#039;m going with this but &quot;personal branding&quot; I think has come and gone. We are not going to be Ryan Reynolds, Kylie Jenner, or The Rock... Tequila companies aren&#039;t banging down our doors because we posted on Instagram. Salesforce isn&#039;t hiring you because of your LinkedIn post about what a colon cleanse taught you about leadership.... <br /> <br /> <img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-rofl.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rofl:" title="ROFL :rofl:" data-shortname=":rofl:" /></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">I found that when I pulled the stats on facebook as to which of my content gets the most traction it was always the text heavy content without me on camera.<br /> <br /> Now here is the interesting thing when I do go on camera while the reach and engagement is way lower.. that week I&#039;ll have people messaging me for hey can you help me with this.<br /> <br /> So I try and blend it now more so they can get a feel of who I am even if they don&#039;t watch the whole video as people can get a feel through your body language and how you talk etc more than the written content.<br /> <br /> But agree with everyone so much sh*t out there from coaches teaching coaches how to be coaches. You got to find similar people in the game like in here to compare notes to what really is moving the needle and your not being sold down some tripwire of missing content or activity to lead you into their course lol</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 1278" data-quote="Kung Fu Steve" data-source="post: 1150320" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1150320" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1150320">Kung Fu Steve said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> We are not going to be Ryan Reynolds, Kylie Jenner, or The Rock... Tequila companies aren&#039;t banging down our doors because we posted on Instagram. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>They did their thing first, THEN capitalised on their personal brand.<br /> <br /> <br /> I actively block anyone talking about personal branding on LinkedIn. The people with personal brands I&#039;m interested in don&#039;t talk about personal brands.<br /> <br /> For instance, the CEO of the largest estate agency in Ireland announced this week he&#039;s stepping down.<br /> He posted about it, and linked to the Irish Times article that mentioned it too.<br /> He rarely posts on LinkedIn, and certainly not in the &quot;staircase format&quot; where sentences are in ascending/descending order length.<br /> I doubt he gives a sh*t about hooks either.<br /> People follow him because of what he&#039;s done, not what he talks about.<br /> His personal brand is big enough that the Irish Times wrote a piece about him stepping down as CEO.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Two lines spring to mind:<br /> <br /> &quot;People follow leaders, they listen to experts.&quot; (Dan Gallapoo)<br /> <br /> A leader is in motion and others follow (think of the sheep in a field that walks to another corner ... all the other sheep follow but the leading sheep didn&#039;t tell them to - they just saw her in motion).<br /> <br /> &quot;Tell me what you&#039;ve done and I&#039;ll tell you who you are.&quot; (Some guy who&#039;d climbed Everest)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> My best performing video on LinkedIn to date (by views and Likes, and by DMs from people thanking me for it)?<br /> <br /> It deliberately does NOT have my face in it, doesn&#039;t have a hook, doesn&#039;t have a CTA, and it&#039;s all text.<br /> <br /> It&#039;s dry as heck to most people, but funnily enough someone replied saying it&#039;s exactly the type of content he likes.<br /> <br /> Look how boring this is. Sure, maybe adding a bit more snazz might help, and adding my face <i>might</i> help, but still...<br /> <br /> Feck listening to people telling us how to do XYZ. Follow people <b>doing</b> XYZ.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/attachments/1733909171782-webp.61590/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/data/attachments/57/57239-2e994da46ff51f5699b7ec2db537ebaf.jpg?hash=BIrER-GKv6" class="bbImage " style="" alt="1733909171782.webp" title="1733909171782.webp" width="200" height="428" loading="lazy" /></a><br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/attachments/1733909668367-webp.61592/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/data/attachments/57/57240-d62f3734acc77ed5b6d36f3753c82497.jpg?hash=uPbIb59BhE" class="bbImage " style="" alt="1733909668367.webp" title="1733909668367.webp" width="210" height="200" loading="lazy" /></a><br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/attachments/1733912670495-webp.61594/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/data/attachments/57/57241-8f8b50d5a34c16ba6bf8cbc183c25b16.jpg?hash=_Gr80r3IwI" class="bbImage " style="" alt="1733912670495.webp" title="1733912670495.webp" width="200" height="408" loading="lazy" /></a></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 1278" data-quote="Kung Fu Steve" data-source="post: 1150320" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1150320" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1150320">Kung Fu Steve said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> &quot;personal branding&quot; I think has come and gone </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>I don&#039;t think actual personal branding has come and gone. It&#039;s just not what the &quot;personal branding&quot; gooroos harp on about and make me want to vomit.<br /> <br /> The massive opportunity I think we shouldn&#039;t overlook is <br /> <ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">The social media platforms allow us (want us!) to create original and low-fidelity/budget content to reach lots of people</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Millions of people on those platforms are hungry for that content.</li> </ol><br /> For a couple of weeks I was trying NOT to get so many views and followers from peers in countries where they&#039;d never hire me. But this week there&#039;s a flood of them following and engaging and I&#039;m just going to lean into it. I&#039;m able to help/serve more people because of the platforms and because content posted by personal profiles do so much better than content posted by company pages.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">Funny that I just see this on LinkedIn, and that it&#039;s funny.<br /> <br /> I think Mary got it wrong though. <br /> <br /> <div class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--unfurl js-unfurl fauxBlockLink" data-unfurl="true" data-result-id="434581" data-url="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/danholt2_the-personal-brand-activity-7272518968077164545-MIK6" data-host="www.linkedin.com" data-pending="false"> <div class="contentRow"> <div class="contentRow-figure contentRow-figure--fixedSmall js-unfurl-figure"> <img src="/community/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.licdn.com%2Faero-v1%2Fsc%2Fh%2Fc45fy346jw096z9pbphyyhdz7&amp;hash=b5f75e2019b3565ae669bbb862b70477&amp;return_error=1" loading="lazy" alt="www.linkedin.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-image" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </div> <div class="contentRow-main"> <h3 class="contentRow-header js-unfurl-title"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/danholt2_the-personal-brand-activity-7272518968077164545-MIK6" class="link link--external fauxBlockLink-blockLink" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-proxy-href=""> Dan Holt on LinkedIn: The Personal Brand | 38 comments </a> </h3> <div class="contentRow-snippet js-unfurl-desc">Mary thinks the key to personal branding is in letting your authentic self shine through. Unless of course you’re a massive ****. Then it’s probably best to… | 38 comments on LinkedIn</div> <div class="contentRow-minor contentRow-minor--hideLinks"> <span class="js-unfurl-favicon"> <img src="/community/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.licdn.com%2Faero-v1%2Fsc%2Fh%2Fal2o9zrvru7aqj8e1x2rzsrca&amp;hash=812bbef932ea824a70c5247c1c7959e4&amp;return_error=1" loading="lazy" alt="www.linkedin.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-icon" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </span> www.linkedin.com </div> </div> </div> </div></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 23590" data-quote="Andy Black" data-source="post: 1150396" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1150396" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1150396">Andy Black said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/attachments/61594/" target="_blank">View attachment 61594</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Another guy trying to sneakily sell you his youtube coaching services to coach coaches how to coach coaches... (now in youtube red!) <img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-rofl.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rofl:" title="ROFL :rofl:" data-shortname=":rofl:" /></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 1278" data-quote="Kung Fu Steve" data-source="post: 1150446" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1150446" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1150446">Kung Fu Steve said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Another guy trying to sneakily sell you his youtube coaching services to coach coaches how to coach coaches... (now in youtube red!) <img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-rofl.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rofl:" title="ROFL :rofl:" data-shortname=":rofl:" /> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Lol. I never thought of that. I&#039;ve had no such outreach actually.<br /> <br /> This is what I like about LinkedIn... I can check his work history and can see he works for a reasonably sized IT services business in Egypt, and his posting history is as an employee where he reposts company page posts. It looks legit, and is the sort of conversation that could turn into me chatting with him and maybe even helping the company he works for.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">What are we doing for our personal brands in 2025?<br /> <br /> Personally, I&#039;m going to focus on doing the work. I was always sceptical of the &quot;build in public&quot; movement - it&#039;s fine if you&#039;re creating a SaaS for SaaS founders, but not if you&#039;re not the same as your ICP. I prefer to &quot;build in private&quot; and go dark.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">Still continuing on but going to get back to just being me again. <br /> <br /> Facebook for me still shakes out connections and refferals as been doing it so long now. Linkedin will still share over there.<br /> <br /> Show more of what I&#039;m working on, what I&#039;m going through, etc. As people want to work with a human but they also want to know you can do it so show a bit more.<br /> <br /> I&#039;ve got a facebook group with 372 members I own, which has a few fans and is shaking work out. Full of business owners and I will get back onto doing the friday lunch and learns. As got 2 solid leads already coming from it, one for HR business and another for a very well known franchise lawayer. <br /> <br /> Last year i wasted too much time on testing things here and there, like Mark gotta do reels instead of videos on your facebook page, oh stories. Man posting on my personal profile has always delievered the goods and heck who cares if it&#039;s not following some framework lol</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 85647" data-quote="markspray" data-source="post: 1153706" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1153706" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1153706">markspray said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> As people want to work with a human but they also want to know you can do it so show a bit more. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>I&#039;m rebelling agains the much harked advice to post personal content. On LinkedIn, I&#039;ll post just Google Ads content and write as a human. I think people don&#039;t need to know behind the scenes stuff unless it&#039;s on topic and helps them.<br /> <br /> I&#039;ll leave going off topic to comments I make. Anyone checking those out can get an odea of my personality and values.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 85647" data-quote="markspray" data-source="post: 1153706" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1153706" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1153706">markspray said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I will get back onto doing the friday lunch and learns </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Is that just within your group?<br /> <br /> I&#039;m toying with doing monthly online presentations and dropping the recordings into my paid courses area (I deliberately don&#039;t have a community) Some recordings, or snippets, can go onto LinkedIn, and maybe YouTube.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 23590" data-quote="Andy Black" data-source="post: 1153700" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1153700" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1153700">Andy Black said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> What are we doing for our personal brands in 2025?<br /> <br /> Personally, I&#039;m going to focus on doing the work. I was always sceptical of the &quot;build in public&quot; movement - it&#039;s fine if you&#039;re creating a SaaS for SaaS founders, but not if you&#039;re not the same as your ICP. I prefer to &quot;build in private&quot; and go dark. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>I&#039;ve always been toying with the idea of setting up a personal brand but I&#039;m still quite young. What do I know? I&#039;m still trying to figure it out. But maybe that&#039;s a wrong assumption.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 119345" data-quote="Librarian4869" data-source="post: 1153750" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1153750" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1153750">Librarian4869 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I&#039;ve always been toying with the idea of setting up a personal brand but I&#039;m still quite young. What do I know? I&#039;m still trying to figure it out. But maybe that&#039;s a wrong assumption. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>You already have a personal brand. It&#039;s just how intentionally you&#039;re going to improve and leverage it.<br /> <br /> Also, check out the first few videos and conversations in Jame&#039;s Jani&#039;s YouTube thread here:<br /> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/threads/creating-a-thriving-personal-brand-w-youtube-a-journal-a-personal-guide.93279/" class="link link--internal">GOLD! - HOT! - Creating a Thriving Personal Brand w/ YouTube - A Journal &amp; A Personal Guide.</a></li> </ul></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 23590" data-quote="Andy Black" data-source="post: 1126960" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1126960" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1126960">Andy Black said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I don&#039;t recall many threads discussing personal branding.<br /> <br /> In my mind, we all have personal brands whether we choose to develop and manage them or not.<br /> <br /> And it goes without saying we have them for life.<br /> <br /> I&#039;ve always loved <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/4862/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="4862" data-username="@Kak">@Kak</a> &#039;s observation that a personal brand is a non taxable asset. (If that doesn&#039;t make you take this seriously then I don&#039;t know what will!)<br /> <br /> Personally, I&#039;ve always had misgivings about building a personal brand. I&#039;ve got a decent enough one on LinkedIn, and it&#039;s been good enough to date at bringing new business.<br /> <br /> At one point I was posting Snapchat videos and heard some teenagers outside a shop saying &quot;He does videos.&quot; I didn&#039;t like being recognised so hopped off that platform.<br /> <br /> <br /> I thought the short video below was very interesting.<br /> <br /> The founder of Gym Shark is hiring a personal brand manager. The commentator said this wasn&#039;t really a thing 1, 2, or 3 years ago.<br /> <br /> I&#039;m wondering why that&#039;s changed. Could AI produced content mean that content presented by real life people is getting more valued and more valuable?<br /> <br /> Saying that, I work with many a business where the founder prefers to remain unknown.<br /> <br /> I&#039;m curious what your thoughts are, and if you&#039;re also on the fence and why.<br /> <br /> <div class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--unfurl js-unfurl fauxBlockLink" data-unfurl="true" data-result-id="415398" data-url="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ash-jones-85363975_this-week-ben-francis-mbe-advertised-for-activity-7212438704395595778-M1aW" data-host="www.linkedin.com" data-pending="false"> <div class="contentRow"> <div class="contentRow-figure contentRow-figure--fixedSmall js-unfurl-figure"> <img src="/community/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.licdn.com%2Faero-v1%2Fsc%2Fh%2Fc45fy346jw096z9pbphyyhdz7&amp;hash=b5f75e2019b3565ae669bbb862b70477&amp;return_error=1" loading="lazy" alt="www.linkedin.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-image" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </div> <div class="contentRow-main"> <h3 class="contentRow-header js-unfurl-title"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ash-jones-85363975_this-week-ben-francis-mbe-advertised-for-activity-7212438704395595778-M1aW" class="link link--external fauxBlockLink-blockLink" target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" data-proxy-href=""> This week Ben Francis MBE advertised for a Personal Brand Manager. He’s… | Ash Jones | 87 comments </a> </h3> <div class="contentRow-snippet js-unfurl-desc">This week Ben Francis MBE advertised for a Personal Brand Manager. He’s not the only one that I’ve seen do this over the last few months either! Here’s two reasons why I think this is a really interesting development: 1. How being a “Personal Brand Manager” is now becoming a career option...</div> <div class="contentRow-minor contentRow-minor--hideLinks"> <span class="js-unfurl-favicon"> <img src="/community/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.licdn.com%2Faero-v1%2Fsc%2Fh%2Fal2o9zrvru7aqj8e1x2rzsrca&amp;hash=812bbef932ea824a70c5247c1c7959e4&amp;return_error=1" loading="lazy" alt="www.linkedin.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-icon" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </span> www.linkedin.com </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>I think it would to tough to build anything of worth and keep your face hidden really? At the beginning oft he year, i was speaking with a few people about an idea and what i found is if we are going to build anything that is sustainable at a level, hiding our face will not be advantageous.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 147783" data-quote="thisisbemabu" data-source="post: 1153775" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1153775" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1153775">thisisbemabu said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I think it would to tough to build anything of worth and keep your face hidden really? At the beginning oft he year, i was speaking with a few people about an idea and what i found is if we are going to build anything that is sustainable at a level, hiding our face will not be advantageous. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>I don&#039;t think we need to show our faces. If you had, say, a YouTube channel that was named after you and your videos were great quality without your face showing then people would still come to know your channel.<br /> <br /> James Jani&#039;s channel springs to mind. He started by being more on camera and then started focusing on excruciatingly good presentations without being on camera. I dare say his content would do well without his face ever showing, and he&#039;d still be building his personal brand as people would see his work.<br /> <br /> Here&#039;s his progress thread:<br /> <div class="embed fauxBlockLink" data-embed-content="thread-93279" data-embed-content-url="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/threads/creating-a-thriving-personal-brand-w-youtube-a-journal-a-personal-guide.93279/"> <div class="embed-container contentRow contentRow--alignMiddle"> <div class="contentRow-figure"> <a href="/community/members/valier.66317/" class="avatar avatar--s" data-user-id="66317" data-xf-init="member-tooltip"> <img src="/community/data/avatars/s/66/66317.jpg?1561564890" srcset="/community/data/avatars/m/66/66317.jpg?1561564890 2x" alt="Valier" class="avatar-u66317-s" width="48" height="48" loading="lazy" /> </a> </div> <div class="contentRow-main"> <h3 class="contentRow-header"> <span class="label label--orange" dir="auto">GOLD!</span> <a href="/community/threads/creating-a-thriving-personal-brand-w-youtube-a-journal-a-personal-guide.93279/" class="fauxBlockLink-blockLink u-cloaked">Thread 'Creating a Thriving Personal Brand w/ YouTube - A Journal &amp; A Personal Guide.'</a> </h3> <div class="contentRow-minor contentRow-minor--hideLinks"> <time class="u-dt" dir="auto" datetime="2020-01-31T17:11:15-0500" data-timestamp="1580508675" data-date="Jan 31, 2020" data-time="5:11 PM" data-short="Jan &#039;20" title="Jan 31, 2020 at 5:11 PM">Jan 31, 2020</time> </div> </div> </div> <div class="embed-preview"> <div class="bbWrapper">Let&#039;s get this started with a <b>basic introduction</b>.<br /> <br /> Hi, I&#039;m James. 19 y/o from the UK, chose not to go university since there wasn&#039;t any subject I wanted to study that would suit my direction in life. The big goal is to be semi-retired by 30, but that&#039;s okay if I don&#039;t get there, I&#039;m focusing on the process and journey above all else. <br /> <br /> I recently started up my new business which if you are a FLF Insider, you can find my thread here: <br /> <div> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/threads/progress-starting-an-online-finnacial-learning-platform.91864/" class="link link--internal" target="" rel="" data-proxy-href=""> https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/threads/progress-starting-an-online-finnacial-learning-platform.91864/ </a> </div> <br /> <u><b>So then, what&#039;s this...</b></u></div> </div> <div class="embed-footer"> <div class="embed-footer-main"> <ul class="listInline listInline--bullet"> <li><a href="/community/members/valier.66317/" class="username " dir="auto" data-user-id="66317" data-xf-init="member-tooltip">Valier</a></li> <li> <span class="tagItem tagItem--tag_execution" dir="auto"> execution </span> <span class="tagItem tagItem--tag_execution-thread" dir="auto"> execution thread </span> <span class="tagItem tagItem--tag_personal-brand" dir="auto"> personal brand </span> <span class="tagItem tagItem--tag_starting-a-channel" dir="auto"> starting a channel </span> <span class="tagItem tagItem--tag_youtube" dir="auto"> youtube </span> </li> <li>Replies: 347</li> <li>Forum: <a href="/community/forums/entrepreneurial-execution/">Process and Execution</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="embed-footer-opposite"> <ul class="reactionSummary"> <li><span class="reaction reaction--small reaction--1" data-reaction-id="1"><i aria-hidden="true"></i><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" loading="lazy" class="reaction-sprite js-reaction" alt="Like" title="Like" /></span></li><li><span class="reaction reaction--small reaction--2" data-reaction-id="2"><i aria-hidden="true"></i><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" loading="lazy" class="reaction-sprite js-reaction" alt="Love" title="Love" /></span></li><li><span class="reaction reaction--small reaction--7" data-reaction-id="7"><i aria-hidden="true"></i><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" loading="lazy" class="reaction-sprite js-reaction" alt="Thank You" title="Thank You" /></span></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><br /> I personally think the personal branding gurus have brainwashed everyone into thinking they have to show their face, their personal stories, behind the scenes, etc.<br /> <br /> What always tickles me is when I check out the LinkedIn profiles of the CEOs or Founders of our biggest clients, and they invariably don&#039;t bother posting other than to congratulate team members.<br /> <br /> They have personal brands they could leverage because of what they&#039;ve done and who they know, rather than because they post daily, with hooks, following copywriting formulae, etc. etc.<br /> <br /> Sooo many people quietly building in private rather than loudly in public.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 1278" data-quote="Kung Fu Steve" data-source="post: 1127460" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1127460" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1127460">Kung Fu Steve said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> who besides Chris Do have you seen that&#039;s done a good job &quot;branding&quot; themselves? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>The more I think about it, the more I think James Jani is a great example that I like of someone who&#039;s built a personal brand by doing the work rather than talking about doing the work. <br /> <br /> Sure, his face appears in his videos every now and then, but I think his personal brand would be as good as it is if he never showed his face on his videos.<br /> <br /> Yes, the work he does is creating content, but the content isn&#039;t about how to grow a channel by creating content.<br /> <br /> <div class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--unfurl is-pending is-recrawl js-unfurl fauxBlockLink" data-unfurl="true" data-result-id="414442" data-url="https://youtube.com/@jamesjani" data-host="youtube.com" data-pending="true"> <div class="contentRow"> <div class="contentRow-figure contentRow-figure--fixedSmall js-unfurl-figure"> <img src="/community/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fyt3.googleusercontent.com%2FjZWn8ZDgLmMjpZooPqyDT6fJRhMZY0h3xmTfZe6MjRF4SfybD2NUzJ6l5F0RFqZq1QPfWPPh9w%3Ds900-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj&amp;hash=9c3f0863c7605c1159b5925a81f30c6f&amp;return_error=1" loading="lazy" alt="youtube.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-image" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </div> <div class="contentRow-main"> <h3 class="contentRow-header js-unfurl-title"> <a href="https://youtube.com/@jamesjani" class="link link--external fauxBlockLink-blockLink" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-proxy-href=""> James Jani </a> </h3> <div class="contentRow-snippet js-unfurl-desc">Hi - I&#039;m James! This channel explores my discoveries and perspectives on various topics through entertaining documentary-style videos! Follow me for behind the scenes, teasers, and everything in between: Insta - james.v.j Twitter - @jamesvjani Become a Patron //...</div> <div class="contentRow-minor contentRow-minor--hideLinks"> <span class="js-unfurl-favicon"> <img src="/community/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fs%2Fdesktop%2F3747f4fc%2Fimg%2Flogos%2Ffavicon_32x32.png&amp;hash=db1a3a91cf33a1b4f4611a201f069fa9&amp;return_error=1" loading="lazy" alt="youtube.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-icon" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </span> youtube.com </div> </div> </div> </div></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">In 2025, personal branding is definitely overrun with marketers and self-proclaimed experts.<br /> <br /> Everyone’s got flashy videos and polished packaging, all trying to sell something or prove they’ve “made it.” The whole thing feels fake.<br /> <br /> If you want to create stuff online just share what you know, what you&#039;re learning (or trying to learn), why you’re doing it, and how it could actually help someone. <br /> <br /> It doesn’t need high end production—just a well thought out and logical script if video is your thing, way more relatable.<br /> <br /> With so many people (especially younger ones) glued to their phones, there’s this delusional pressure to jump on the hamster wheel and constantly think that they need to create content, which is just a waste and distraction from actually doing something proper in many ways. I prefer following people whose content is a byproduct of their real experiences. <br /> <br /> Unfortunately, there are far too many people who spend all their time online, giving advice based on what they’ve consumed online which is ridiculous. <br /> <br /> The internet 15 years ago was better—forums were full of genuine advice without someone trying to sell you something, which is why forums like this hold their weight in gold.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 33834" data-quote="MartinG" data-source="post: 1153908" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1153908" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1153908">MartinG said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> In 2025, personal branding is definitely overrun with marketers and self-proclaimed experts.<br /> <br /> Everyone’s got flashy videos and polished packaging, all trying to sell something or prove they’ve “made it.” The whole thing feels fake.<br /> <br /> If you want to create stuff online just share what you know, what you&#039;re learning (or trying to learn), why you’re doing it, and how it could actually help someone.<br /> <br /> It doesn’t need high end production—just a well thought out and logical script if video is your thing, way more relatable.<br /> <br /> With so many people (especially younger ones) glued to their phones, there’s this delusional pressure to jump on the hamster wheel and constantly think that they need to create content, which is just a waste and distraction from actually doing something proper in many ways. I prefer following people whose content is a byproduct of their real experiences.<br /> <br /> Unfortunately, there are far too many people who spend all their time online, giving advice based on what they’ve consumed online which is ridiculous.<br /> <br /> The internet 15 years ago was better—forums were full of genuine advice without someone trying to sell you something, which is why forums like this hold their weight in gold. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Yeah, it feels like everyone is selling a personal branding course or service now-a-days.<br /> <br /> Hmm... is it a current gold rush?<br /> <br /> It doesn&#039;t mean everything they&#039;re saying or selling is poop. I just think there&#039;s more than one way to skin a cat.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 23590" data-quote="Andy Black" data-source="post: 1153909" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1153909" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1153909">Andy Black said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Yeah, it feels like everyone is selling a personal branding course or service now-a-days.<br /> <br /> Hmm... is it a current gold rush?<br /> <br /> It doesn&#039;t mean everything they&#039;re saying or selling is poop. I just think there&#039;s more than one way to skin a cat. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Absolutely. <br /> <br /> As the market becomes more sophisticated, it’s becoming much easier to separate the good from the bad.<br /> <br /> On top of that, we now have the ability not just to learn almost anything at our fingertips but also to share and publish what we’re passionate about, interested in, or knowledgeable about. <br /> <br /> The democratisation of information is incredibly liberating. <br /> <br /> We’re living in an extraordinary time—something that was almost unthinkable just 20 years ago.<br /> <br /> So I&#039;m forever grateful. <br /> <br /> Maybe it&#039;s me that needs to reduce my screen time haha</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 23590" data-quote="Andy Black" data-source="post: 1153739" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1153739" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1153739">Andy Black said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Is that just within your group?<br /> <br /> I&#039;m toying with doing monthly online presentations and dropping the recordings into my paid courses area (I deliberately don&#039;t have a community) Some recordings, or snippets, can go onto LinkedIn, and maybe YouTube. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Yeap currently have a facebook group i built over past year, changed admin a few times. then took it over, never have a committee involved in anything. It&#039;s full majority of small business owners and limit marketers in or they just don&#039;t post as they need to give value first lol<br /> <blockquote data-attributes="member: 23590" data-quote="Andy Black" data-source="post: 1153737" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1153737" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1153737">Andy Black said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I&#039;m rebelling agains the much harked advice to post personal content. On LinkedIn, I&#039;ll post just Google Ads content and write as a human. I think people don&#039;t need to know behind the scenes stuff unless it&#039;s on topic and helps them.<br /> <br /> I&#039;ll leave going off topic to comments I make. Anyone checking those out can get an odea of my personality and values. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>I think for me it&#039;s what goes out in that content more technical and how to find it attracts all my marketer content.<br /> <br /> Which not to fussed on as prospective clients would see other marketers asking me for help so boosts authority.<br /> <br /> Think it&#039;s more showing them what they see, as they would never really go into an ads manager like facebook, so I tend to talk in what they see symptoms etc when I can most of the time, or just hey I&#039;m like you as I was a business owner with staff before marketer.<br /> <br /> Think as some mention here, find what content works. Everyone was telling me to do video, and I mix it in but have dialled right back as find feedback comes when I right a well written post versus they can skim. <br /> <br /> I think the best premium example of someone doing this is Alen Sultanic who has the facebook group Nothing Held Back. Never shows his face, but the only guy minus andy black who i will turn notifications on for this content</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">Not a fan of personal branding as a term but found some useful <b>frameworks</b> anyone can use from this video:<br /> <br /> <br /> <i><span style="font-size: 10px"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFkR34AMPw8&amp;list=PPSV&amp;t=4570s&amp;ab_channel=TheDiaryOfACEO" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="noopener">View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFkR34AMPw8&amp;list=PPSV&amp;t=4570s&amp;ab_channel=TheDiaryOfACEO</a></span></i><br /> <br /> <br /> Do you love frameworks? I do!<br /> <br /> I hate generalities.<br /> <br /> Because it is a 2 hour podcast and nobody aint got time for that, I made some summary of the frameworks discussed on that video here:<br /> <br /> <br /> <b>Alert: AI generated content below dah!</b><br /> <h3 class="bbHeading"><a class="u-anchorTarget" name="-1-the-name-same-fame-aim-game-framework"></a><b>1. The Name, Same, Fame, Aim, Game Framework</b>&#8203;<a class="hoverLink" href="#-1-the-name-same-fame-aim-game-framework" title="Permanent link"></a></h3>Introducing yourself can feel daunting, but this framework breaks it down into five easy steps that make you memorable:<br /> <br /> <ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><b>Name</b>: Always start by stating your name and, if relevant, your business. Example: <i>“I’m Alex, and I run a company called Tech Solutions.”</i></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><b>Same</b>: Connect your work to something people already understand. Use simple, relatable labels. Example: <i>“We’re like a consultancy for tech startups,”</i> or <i>“I’m a life coach specializing in career transitions.”</i> This helps people quickly categorize what you do.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><b>Fame</b>: Highlight what makes you credible, interesting, or unique. Example: <i>“We’ve worked with Google and Microsoft, and I’ve been recognized as Innovator of the Year,”</i> or <i>“I’ve helped over 100 professionals pivot into fulfilling careers.”</i></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><b>Aim</b>: Share what you’re working on right now (typically within the next 90 days). Example: <i>“In the next three months, we’re launching a new AI-powered tool for small businesses,”</i> or <i>“I’m hosting workshops to help job seekers redefine their career paths.”</i></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><b>Game</b>: End with your long-term vision—where you’re heading in 3 to 6 years. Example: <i>“Our goal is to become the go-to platform for tech solutions in Europe,”</i> or <i>“My vision is to create a global network of professionals who love what they do.”</i></li> </ol>This framework ensures clarity and impact in any setting, whether it’s a networking event, pitch, or podcast intro.<br /> <h3 class="bbHeading"><a class="u-anchorTarget" name="-2-the-7-11-4-rule"></a><b>2. The 7-11-4 Rule</b>&#8203;<a class="hoverLink" href="#-2-the-7-11-4-rule" title="Permanent link"></a></h3>To become memorable, you need consistent engagement. The 7-11-4 Rule provides a roadmap:<br /> <br /> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><b>7 Hours</b>: People need to engage with your content for about 7 hours in total before they start to remember you. Example: Watching your YouTube tutorials, reading your blog posts, or attending your webinars.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><b>11 Interactions</b>: These 7 hours should be spread across at least 11 interactions. Example: A mix of Instagram posts, LinkedIn articles, emails, and live Q&amp;A sessions.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><b>4 Platforms</b>: Engage across at least four platforms to reinforce your presence. Example: You could use Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and a personal blog to cover your bases.</li> </ul>By creating touchpoints across multiple platforms, you build familiarity and trust—key ingredients for a strong personal brand.<br /> <h3 class="bbHeading"><a class="u-anchorTarget" name="-3-the-5p-framework-for-becoming-a-key-person-of-influence-kpi"></a><b>3. The 5P Framework for Becoming a Key Person of Influence (KPI)</b>&#8203;<a class="hoverLink" href="#-3-the-5p-framework-for-becoming-a-key-person-of-influence-kpi" title="Permanent link"></a></h3>Priestley’s KPI framework focuses on five elements that help individuals rise to prominence in their industries. These elements aren’t just about personal branding—they’re about building influence and creating value.<br /> <ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><b>Pitch</b>: This is the ability to articulate your ideas in a way that excites people. Whether you’re speaking in person, recording a podcast, or crafting a video, your pitch should captivate. Imagine an entrepreneur pitching a groundbreaking app that solves a common pain point—every word counts.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><b>Publish</b>: Consistently create content that resonates with your niche. This might be videos, blogs, podcasts, or books. Publishing isn’t just about sharing; it’s about creating opportunities for your audience to engage deeply with your ideas. For example, a fitness coach might release a weekly newsletter with actionable tips, while a tech expert produces a series of LinkedIn posts on AI trends.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><b>Product</b>: Develop scalable offerings that don’t rely on trading time for money. Instead of endless consulting hours, think of intellectual property, software, or subscription models. Packaging something as simple as a demo or customer needs analysis into a repeatable product can transform your business.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><b>Profile</b>: Raise your visibility. Attend live events, pursue awards, and leverage traditional media alongside social platforms. Your name and ideas should become recognizable, whether it’s through a viral post or a keynote speech.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><b>Partnerships</b>: Collaborate with others to expand your reach and resources. Whether it’s finding a capital partner, co-developing a product, or securing a distribution agreement, partnerships multiply your impact. Imagine teaming up with an influencer to launch a joint campaign—you tap into a whole new audience.</li> </ol><h3 class="bbHeading"><a class="u-anchorTarget" name="-4-standing-out-in-a-crowded-marketplace"></a><b>4. Standing Out in a Crowded Marketplace</b>&#8203;<a class="hoverLink" href="#-4-standing-out-in-a-crowded-marketplace" title="Permanent link"></a></h3>To grab attention, use the “Scary, Strange, Sexy, Free Value, and Beautifully Packaged” framework:<br /> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><b>Scary</b>: Share bold, thought-provoking ideas. Example: A post titled <i>“Why Your Marketing Strategy Is Costing You Millions”.</i></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><b>Strange</b>: Offer unique perspectives. Example: <i>“How AI Can Help You Meditate Better.”</i></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><b>Sexy</b>: Provocative content. Good looking creator.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><b>Free Value</b>: Provide actionable tips at no cost. Example: Free downloadable guides or checklists.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><b>Beautifully Packaged</b>: Present your content professionally. Example: High-quality PDFs, clean web design, or engaging video thumbnails.</li> </ul></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 114807" data-quote="Panos Daras" data-source="post: 1155460" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1155460" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1155460">Panos Daras said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Not a fan of personal branding as a term but found some useful <b>frameworks</b> anyone can use from this video:<br /> <br /> <br /> <i><span style="font-size: 10px"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFkR34AMPw8&amp;list=PPSV&amp;t=4570s&amp;ab_channel=TheDiaryOfACEO" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFkR34AMPw8&amp;list=PPSV&amp;t=4570s&amp;ab_channel=TheDiaryOfACEO</a></span></i><br /> <br /> <br /> Do you love frameworks? I do!<br /> <br /> I hate generalities.<br /> <br /> Because it is a 2 hour podcast and nobody aint got time for that, I made some summary of the frameworks discussed on that video here:<br /> <br /> <br /> <b>Alert: AI generated content below dah!</b><br /> <h3 class="bbHeading"><b>1. The Name, Same, Fame, Aim, Game Framework</b>&#8203;</h3>Introducing yourself can feel daunting, but this framework breaks it down into five easy steps that make you memorable:<br /> <br /> <ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><b>Name</b>: Always start by stating your name and, if relevant, your business. Example: <i>“I’m Alex, and I run a company called Tech Solutions.”</i></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><b>Same</b>: Connect your work to something people already understand. Use simple, relatable labels. Example: <i>“We’re like a consultancy for tech startups,”</i> or <i>“I’m a life coach specializing in career transitions.”</i> This helps people quickly categorize what you do.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><b>Fame</b>: Highlight what makes you credible, interesting, or unique. Example: <i>“We’ve worked with Google and Microsoft, and I’ve been recognized as Innovator of the Year,”</i> or <i>“I’ve helped over 100 professionals pivot into fulfilling careers.”</i></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><b>Aim</b>: Share what you’re working on right now (typically within the next 90 days). Example: <i>“In the next three months, we’re launching a new AI-powered tool for small businesses,”</i> or <i>“I’m hosting workshops to help job seekers redefine their career paths.”</i></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><b>Game</b>: End with your long-term vision—where you’re heading in 3 to 6 years. Example: <i>“Our goal is to become the go-to platform for tech solutions in Europe,”</i> or <i>“My vision is to create a global network of professionals who love what they do.”</i></li> </ol>This framework ensures clarity and impact in any setting, whether it’s a networking event, pitch, or podcast intro.<br /> <h3 class="bbHeading"><b>2. The 7-11-4 Rule</b>&#8203;</h3>To become memorable, you need consistent engagement. The 7-11-4 Rule provides a roadmap:<br /> <br /> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><b>7 Hours</b>: People need to engage with your content for about 7 hours in total before they start to remember you. Example: Watching your YouTube tutorials, reading your blog posts, or attending your webinars.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><b>11 Interactions</b>: These 7 hours should be spread across at least 11 interactions. Example: A mix of Instagram posts, LinkedIn articles, emails, and live Q&amp;A sessions.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><b>4 Platforms</b>: Engage across at least four platforms to reinforce your presence. Example: You could use Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and a personal blog to cover your bases.</li> </ul>By creating touchpoints across multiple platforms, you build familiarity and trust—key ingredients for a strong personal brand.<br /> <h3 class="bbHeading"><b>3. The 5P Framework for Becoming a Key Person of Influence (KPI)</b>&#8203;</h3>Priestley’s KPI framework focuses on five elements that help individuals rise to prominence in their industries. These elements aren’t just about personal branding—they’re about building influence and creating value.<br /> <ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><b>Pitch</b>: This is the ability to articulate your ideas in a way that excites people. Whether you’re speaking in person, recording a podcast, or crafting a video, your pitch should captivate. Imagine an entrepreneur pitching a groundbreaking app that solves a common pain point—every word counts.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><b>Publish</b>: Consistently create content that resonates with your niche. This might be videos, blogs, podcasts, or books. Publishing isn’t just about sharing; it’s about creating opportunities for your audience to engage deeply with your ideas. For example, a fitness coach might release a weekly newsletter with actionable tips, while a tech expert produces a series of LinkedIn posts on AI trends.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><b>Product</b>: Develop scalable offerings that don’t rely on trading time for money. Instead of endless consulting hours, think of intellectual property, software, or subscription models. Packaging something as simple as a demo or customer needs analysis into a repeatable product can transform your business.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><b>Profile</b>: Raise your visibility. Attend live events, pursue awards, and leverage traditional media alongside social platforms. Your name and ideas should become recognizable, whether it’s through a viral post or a keynote speech.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><b>Partnerships</b>: Collaborate with others to expand your reach and resources. Whether it’s finding a capital partner, co-developing a product, or securing a distribution agreement, partnerships multiply your impact. Imagine teaming up with an influencer to launch a joint campaign—you tap into a whole new audience.</li> </ol><h3 class="bbHeading"><b>4. Standing Out in a Crowded Marketplace</b>&#8203;</h3>To grab attention, use the “Scary, Strange, Sexy, Free Value, and Beautifully Packaged” framework:<br /> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><b>Scary</b>: Share bold, thought-provoking ideas. Example: A post titled <i>“Why Your Marketing Strategy Is Costing You Millions”.</i></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><b>Strange</b>: Offer unique perspectives. Example: <i>“How AI Can Help You Meditate Better.”</i></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><b>Sexy</b>: Provocative content. Good looking creator.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><b>Free Value</b>: Provide actionable tips at no cost. Example: Free downloadable guides or checklists.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><b>Beautifully Packaged</b>: Present your content professionally. Example: High-quality PDFs, clean web design, or engaging video thumbnails.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Love that first framework as a personal 90 day clarity exercise. Haven&#039;t read the others yet.</div>
 

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