Category: Personal Branding

There is no magic pill for online marketing.

Three examples to illustrate the line between showcasing your personality and oversharing.

Embracing your personal presence on social media communicates personal branding and personality.

As 2018 nears its conclusion, business owners and marketers should be thinking about what they can do to make their companies more successful in the New Year. I hope that somewhere near the top of their priorities list is finding ways to leverage their social media channels more effectively. So what can you do to […]

Since I launched my business nearly ten years ago, the level of service that my company offers has evolved. I, too, have evolved. With nearly a decade of experience behind me in my business, I felt that my personal brand image was no longer in sync with the professional I have become. I’ve worked hard […]

You’ll find no shortage of tips online about what it takes to succeed in business. Much of what’s out there is sound guidance, but not everything you see or hear will put you on the path to success. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to determine what is the product of genuine entrepreneurial wisdom and what […]

As a small business owner and from working with small business owners, I’ve found that most of us share a common challenge: Finding time to work “on” our companies rather than just “in” them. Entrepreneurs that lead small companies wear many hats—operations, sales, marketing, and so on. When anything goes awry in any aspect of […]

Have you seen those Farmers Insurance TV commercials that end with, “We know a thing or two because we’ve seen a thing or two?” I love that tagline, and it is fitting for describing my team's experience in working in the social media industry. Indeed, we have “seen a thing or two” when helping clients […]

I’m a big believer in showcasing the human element for the simple reason that relationships are built on trust, and most understand the importance of the know/like/trust factor. For many people, though, it’s challenging to talk about themselves. They aren’t sure what to share without oversharing. If I can offer any advice, it’s don’t overthink […]