{"id":5875,"date":"2019-10-03T15:29:09","date_gmt":"2019-10-03T09:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blogbrandz.com\/tips\/?p=5875"},"modified":"2023-11-02T23:57:03","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T18:27:03","slug":"personal-branding-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blogbrandz.com\/tips\/personal-branding-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How Investing in Personal Branding Can Keep You Ahead in Your Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"

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How does personal branding help your career? Sorav Jain offers personal branding tips<\/a> and ideas to create personal branding at work. <\/em><\/p>\n

Pepsi. What\u2019s the first thing that comes to your mind? Is it the logo, the color scheme, or the shape of the physical product?<\/p>\n

This identity registered in the minds of millions was created by Pepsi over a century. They use these 3 to 4 elements that resonate with the message they are trying to communicate throughout their marketing initiatives.<\/p>\n

If it took a billion-dollar conglomerate that much effort, it makes you wonder about the effectiveness of personal branding<\/a>. Here\u2019s a breakdown of personal branding to show you how any individual who solves problems that people face can become a brand.<\/p>\n

In today\u2019s digital world, personal branding is not an \u2018addition\u2019 to your career, but a \u2018necessity\u2019.<\/p>\n

A small business owner can create a loyal audience for their product or service via a personal brand<\/a>. A travel enthusiast can build an audience fascinated by their travel escapades – how they go about it and where they have to invest is the real question.<\/p>\n

There are two entities involved in personal branding.<\/p>\n

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  1. YOU<\/li>\n
  2. YOUR NICHE (your career, in most cases)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    20% of you, and 80% of your niche.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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    Why should YOU be building a personal brand?<\/h2>\n

    In any industry, there\u2019s competition. An entrepreneur, trainer, service provider, etc., there are 100s of them providing the same thing.<\/p>\n

    With your personal brand<\/a>, it is possible to stay ahead of the crowd. There\u2019s a general idea that it takes a lot of time and investment for personal branding.<\/p>\n

    It does not.<\/p>\n

    You can start by investing a small amount in the right platform and growing from there.<\/p>\n

    Who are you actually and what is the brand you can create around yourself?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The first thing you should be doing is finding your niche.<\/p>\n

    All of us have a specialty, an interest or a passion that we can exploit to our benefit in this case. Art, music, science, skills, techniques, stories, and more are at the top of the demand list on digital media.<\/p>\n

    Finding a niche might not be a problem for academicians and practitioners, as they\u2019ve already identified their niche. For the first-timer about to start their career journey, it\u2019s advisable to take time and narrow down on a niche.<\/p>\n

    One simple question you should ask yourself is, \u201cWhat excites me even if I had to do it every single day for the rest of my life?\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

    Though it might sound like a clich\u00e9, this will tell you exactly where and how you should be positioning yourself as a brand<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Also, the niche you pick should be able to build an audience for you. A deep understanding of a subject would allow you to create exciting content around it.<\/p>\n

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    Define Your Digital Platform<\/h2>\n

    \u2192 Your audience is the key to determining what platform might suit you best. You can decide your audience by considering these factors: age, platforms they\u2019re on, and what kind of content is being viewed in your niche.<\/p>\n

    \u2192 After you have located your audience, find out how effectively you would be able to meet the demands of that platform. If you are going to start a YouTube channel without a professional camera and decent editing, it won’t work.<\/p>\n

    \u2192 Say, for instance, you\u2019re a chef, and you want to build your personal brand<\/a>. You have two options: blogging or vlogging. If you think that vlogging isn\u2019t cost-effective for you, choose to blog; but be as creative and unique as possible.<\/p>\n

    \u2192 Dedicate some time to analyze the content of your direct competitors. Hone in on a few things, such as what type of material has worked for them.<\/p>\n

    Be Strategic and Organized<\/h2>\n

    After you\u2019ve selected a primary platform, find out how you can work on that platform. You can read a few books or take online courses and study the platform thoroughly.<\/p>\n

    A significant advantage of digital platforms is that they can be used on a trial-and-error basis. If one technique doesn\u2019t work for you, you can try another method.<\/p>\n

    Before you strategize, revamp your online presence<\/a> and bring it in sync with your other brand elements.<\/p>\n

    Develop your strategy based on these factors:<\/p>\n