Comments on: The First 7 Days of Personal Branding http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/ I'm Kind of a Big Deal Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:51:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-57168 Neil Patel Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:10:37 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-57168 Well you should plan it out however you find it most effective for you. Some may need to switch it up to fit their own schedule... don't follow the time verbatim, just go by the steps on what you need to do. Well you should plan it out however you find it most effective for you. Some may need to switch it up to fit their own schedule… don’t follow the time verbatim, just go by the steps on what you need to do.

]]> By: Marketing Student http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-56993 Marketing Student Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:16:17 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-56993 I am currently doing about personal branding in university for a module called personal and professional development, so far I have been finding this the hardest of all but after reading your 7 steps, I seem to understand it a little better and I have realised it is not as hard as I thought it was. The steps of personal branding was very helpful, but I believe certain things listed can be done in a single day. Such as day 5 and 6; I can start a blog in the morning (pre-planning on layout and such and go from there) and then with the blog in mind plan future steps that I can follow. Doing this would cut down my time ratio and leave me with extra time to focus on things that need attending to such as advertisement. If days 5 and 6 are done in a single day then I would have an extra whole day I could invest in improving the layout, design aspects (if any) and try to make it easier for others to read and understand… just a little thought I am currently doing about personal branding in university for a module called personal and professional development, so far I have been finding this the hardest of all but after reading your 7 steps, I seem to understand it a little better and I have realised it is not as hard as I thought it was. The steps of personal branding was very helpful, but I believe certain things listed can be done in a single day. Such as day 5 and 6; I can start a blog in the morning (pre-planning on layout and such and go from there) and then with the blog in mind plan future steps that I can follow. Doing this would cut down my time ratio and leave me with extra time to focus on things that need attending to such as advertisement. If days 5 and 6 are done in a single day then I would have an extra whole day I could invest in improving the layout, design aspects (if any) and try to make it easier for others to read and understand… just a little thought

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-46125 Neil Patel Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:56:32 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-46125 Yep. And if they don't, don't let that stop you. Yep. And if they don’t, don’t let that stop you.

]]> By: Network 21 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-45861 Network 21 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:48:07 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-45861 Isnt it great to have your existing ideas enforced from other like minded business people in the blogosphere. It confirms you're on the right path to success. Isnt it great to have your existing ideas enforced from other like minded business people in the blogosphere. It confirms you’re on the right path to success.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-44391 Neil Patel Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:39:55 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-44391 I used to be a top digger. I think I got 400 or 500 stories on the homepage. I used to be a top digger. I think I got 400 or 500 stories on the homepage.

]]> By: Network 21 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-44362 Network 21 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:30:42 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-44362 What do you think made your "dugg" articles digged? Do you use any networking strategies there? Im curious about building the initial momentum, the first 2-20 diggs-I put the rest down to momentum. What do you think made your “dugg” articles digged? Do you use any networking strategies there?
Im curious about building the initial momentum, the first 2-20 diggs-I put the rest down to momentum.

]]> By: Personal branding, accountability, and how to just be yourself already | Bizzy Women http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-43392 Personal branding, accountability, and how to just be yourself already | Bizzy Women Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:44:46 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-43392 [...] or move across the country to pursue reality television. But I did slowly, painfully, change and start to brand myself [...] [...] or move across the country to pursue reality television. But I did slowly, painfully, change and start to brand myself [...]

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-41824 Neil Patel Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:25:21 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-41824 That works too, but you need to network offline as well. That works too, but you need to network offline as well.

]]> By: Network 21 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-41805 Network 21 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:55:33 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-41805 Day 3: Participate within your community Day 4: Network How about save a day, and sign up on several web 2.0 social network sites? Day 3: Participate within your community
Day 4: Network

How about save a day, and sign up on several web 2.0 social network sites?

]]> By: Sheila flores http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-40621 Sheila flores Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:04:13 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-40621 Thank you for this information, very useful and beneficial tips, I will start using them right now!! Thank you for this information, very useful and beneficial tips, I will start using them right now!!

]]> By: Build community, but tend to business | Results Junkies http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-25700 Build community, but tend to business | Results Junkies Tue, 27 May 2008 16:13:42 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-25700 [...] Take a look around the web and you’ll easily find 375649874 tips on building community to help evangelize your brand. Or The First 7 Days of Personal Branding. Or even Start Thinking About Your Personal Brand Early. [...] [...] Take a look around the web and you’ll easily find 375649874 tips on building community to help evangelize your brand. Or The First 7 Days of Personal Branding. Or even Start Thinking About Your Personal Brand Early. [...]

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-19828 Neil Patel Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:56:19 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-19828 As a business owner I rather higher an expert in most cases. Being a jack of all traits can be useful in a management position, but it is wiser to put your eggs in the expert basket. As a business owner I rather higher an expert in most cases. Being a jack of all traits can be useful in a management position, but it is wiser to put your eggs in the expert basket.

]]> By: Nik Peachey http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-19681 Nik Peachey Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:28:55 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-19681 The one of these I have most problem with is day 1. I often feel by being jack of all trades I increase my opportunities to capture at least some paid work. Truth is it probably just goes to the experts! The one of these I have most problem with is day 1. I often feel by being jack of all trades I increase my opportunities to capture at least some paid work. Truth is it probably just goes to the experts!

]]> By: Search Marketing Sense http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-1100 Search Marketing Sense Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:18:34 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-1100 <strong>Sharing My Name</strong> Lets talk about sharing your name. No I'm not asking you to tell me your name, I'm referring to having the same name as someone else. I already share my name with my father. So I'm kinda used to sharing it. However, it has come to ... Sharing My Name

Lets talk about sharing your name. No I’m not asking you to tell me your name, I’m referring to having the same name as someone else.
I already share my name with my father. So I’m kinda used to sharing it. However, it has come to …

]]> By: Coop http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-949 Coop Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:23:52 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-949 Thanks so much for this post Neil. I'm going right to work on applying what you have outlined here. Best, Coop Thanks so much for this post Neil. I’m going right to work on applying what you have outlined here.
Best,
Coop

]]> By: Vikram Rajan http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-809 Vikram Rajan Fri, 13 Jul 2007 21:31:39 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-809 Spot on Neil! Wonderfully done. We can then spend our days developing our competencies, our character (values & style), and our charisma. ~ Vikram Rajan PersonalBrandMarketing.com Spot on Neil! Wonderfully done.

We can then spend our days developing our competencies, our character (values & style), and our charisma.

~ Vikram Rajan
PersonalBrandMarketing.com

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-805 Neil Patel Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:45:26 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-805 I would even go as far as saying passion and dedication is a must for everything. I have seen too many people doing things for the wrong reasons which is why they always end up quiting. I would even go as far as saying passion and dedication is a must for everything. I have seen too many people doing things for the wrong reasons which is why they always end up quiting.

]]> By: John Diep http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-804 John Diep Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:06:37 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-804 Thanks Neil. This is very helpful tips. I think the key element is "passion", without it, most likely one will just quit. Thanks Neil. This is very helpful tips. I think the key element is “passion”, without it, most likely one will just quit.

]]> By: Ramkarthik http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-670 Ramkarthik Sun, 08 Jul 2007 10:55:19 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-670 Neil, I think you did the second step very well when you were knew. I came to know about it in Copyblogger. It seems you helped others in your niche by providing free SEO Design. I'll be starting a blog in my own domain name probably by nest month and this is surely a must read article for me. Thanks. Neil, I think you did the second step very well when you were knew. I came to know about it in Copyblogger. It seems you helped others in your niche by providing free SEO Design. I’ll be starting a blog in my own domain name probably by nest month and this is surely a must read article for me. Thanks.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-667 Neil Patel Sun, 08 Jul 2007 05:31:18 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-667 Thanks for the kind words! I try and help others as much as possible, but I feel I did it much more in the past. After my book is done I think I'll have much more time to help others. Thanks for the kind words! I try and help others as much as possible, but I feel I did it much more in the past. After my book is done I think I’ll have much more time to help others.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-666 Neil Patel Sun, 08 Jul 2007 05:26:02 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-666 You are correct in the fact that personal branding is making a name for yourself, but it doesn't have to deal directly with your blogging topic. Some people use blogs as journals and in most cases those types of blog topics aren't too effective with branding. If you are going to have a blog as a branding tool then you probably want to choose a topic that you want to be associated with. You are correct in the fact that personal branding is making a name for yourself, but it doesn’t have to deal directly with your blogging topic. Some people use blogs as journals and in most cases those types of blog topics aren’t too effective with branding.

If you are going to have a blog as a branding tool then you probably want to choose a topic that you want to be associated with.

]]> By: Patricia - Spiritual Journey Of A Lightworker http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-665 Patricia - Spiritual Journey Of A Lightworker Sun, 08 Jul 2007 03:27:13 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-665 I am new to blogging, but I assumed that branding means making a name for yourself in the field having to do with your blogging topic. Reading Michael's comment has me questioning my assumption. Patricia I am new to blogging, but I assumed that branding means making a name for yourself in the field having to do with your blogging topic. Reading Michael’s comment has me questioning my assumption. Patricia

]]> By: Vijay Teach Me http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-664 Vijay Teach Me Sun, 08 Jul 2007 03:20:06 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-664 7 Day plan, not just for the first 7 days but the all the next 7 days to follow. Vijay 7 Day plan, not just for the first 7 days but the all the next 7 days to follow.

Vijay

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-663 Neil Patel Sun, 08 Jul 2007 03:09:03 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-663 Here is why each step helps you with personal branding: Day 1: This covers that if you want a strong personal brand you need to carve your niche. Day 2: Helping others is a great way to build a name for yourself as an expert. When you also help people for free it causes them to talk about you in a positive fashion which is great for branding. Day 3: If you want to be well branded within a specific community you need to get involved with that community. Day 4: Networking is also similar to helping others because it allows others to get to know what you do. It also helps with branding because the folks you network with will talk about you to others. Day 5: Not much more I can say about blogging other then it has been effective in branding. Day 6: Planning how you can leverage future events to help brand yourself is important. Day 7: Not much more I can say about day 7. As for your other questions they also relate to branding but this article was about how to start branding yourself. Let me know if you have any other questions. :) Here is why each step helps you with personal branding:

Day 1: This covers that if you want a strong personal brand you need to carve your niche.

Day 2: Helping others is a great way to build a name for yourself as an expert. When you also help people for free it causes them to talk about you in a positive fashion which is great for branding.

Day 3: If you want to be well branded within a specific community you need to get involved with that community.

Day 4: Networking is also similar to helping others because it allows others to get to know what you do. It also helps with branding because the folks you network with will talk about you to others.

Day 5: Not much more I can say about blogging other then it has been effective in branding.

Day 6: Planning how you can leverage future events to help brand yourself is important.

Day 7: Not much more I can say about day 7.

As for your other questions they also relate to branding but this article was about how to start branding yourself.

Let me know if you have any other questions. :)

]]> By: Dan Schawbel http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-661 Dan Schawbel Sat, 07 Jul 2007 21:46:53 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-661 From everything I've read, you are known for "day 2" Neil. I think blogging is the ultimate way to start your branding and that it takes a long time to gain the confidence and respect of others. It's worth the investment. From everything I’ve read, you are known for “day 2″ Neil. I think blogging is the ultimate way to start your branding and that it takes a long time to gain the confidence and respect of others.

It’s worth the investment.

]]> By: Michael Martine http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-659 Michael Martine Sat, 07 Jul 2007 20:11:43 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-659 This is a good general introduction to beginning steps for... setting up a blog and gaining an initial audience. But I'm afraid you lost me on how this is personal branding. In all of this, where is what you stand for? Your operating principles? What kind of image you project? Your defining project/client portfolio? Does your blog match your other point-of-contact materials? Are there distinct markers of your personality that come through in your blog? It seems to me that these are what personal branding is. I really like your blog, Neil, but I'm scratching my head a little bit on this one! :) This is a good general introduction to beginning steps for… setting up a blog and gaining an initial audience. But I’m afraid you lost me on how this is personal branding. In all of this, where is what you stand for? Your operating principles? What kind of image you project? Your defining project/client portfolio? Does your blog match your other point-of-contact materials? Are there distinct markers of your personality that come through in your blog? It seems to me that these are what personal branding is. I really like your blog, Neil, but I’m scratching my head a little bit on this one! :)

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-657 Neil Patel Sat, 07 Jul 2007 19:35:03 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-657 Good point. That way if you already have a blog running you could link to it when helping out others. Good point. That way if you already have a blog running you could link to it when helping out others.

]]> By: Bas van de Haterd http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-655 Bas van de Haterd Sat, 07 Jul 2007 19:19:47 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-655 Good Stuf. Specially Day 7. Although I would move 'day 6' forward a little. Like to day 2, since your blog is probably your personal branding tool number one. It's also good to have a link when you react to your blog, so people who are interested in reading more about you and your opinions, can. Good Stuf. Specially Day 7. Although I would move ‘day 6′ forward a little. Like to day 2, since your blog is probably your personal branding tool number one. It’s also good to have a link when you react to your blog, so people who are interested in reading more about you and your opinions, can.

]]> By: Patricia - Spiritual Journey Of A Lightworker http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-654 Patricia - Spiritual Journey Of A Lightworker Sat, 07 Jul 2007 19:14:17 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2007/07/07/the-first-7-days-of-personal-branding/#comment-654 Thanks,Neil, these are great ideas, especially for a new blogger. These are the steps I have already been doing. Your blog gives me a little more focus. Patricia Thanks,Neil, these are great ideas, especially for a new blogger. These are the steps I have already been doing. Your blog gives me a little more focus. Patricia

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