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Why *Not* Trying to Go Viral is The Best Strategy for Building Your Brand

Many people, although reluctant to admit it, want to build their audience as quickly as possible when they first start building their personal brand. Some are upfront about their desire for fast growth, while others may say something like, "Getting followers isn't my main priority, but I want my efforts to count for something."

The number of followers a person has become a new form of social currency. Even so, I’ll be honest with you: getting followers for my clients and students is **not** a top priority for me. And I’ll tell you why in a second.

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Yes, You Need a Personal Website and Here are 3 Reasons Why

A personal website (along with a personal marketing plan) allowed me to mold the perception that my colleagues and superiors had of me. It gave me the clarity, credibility, and recognition I needed to succeed as a young professional. Now, I’ve become the #1 personal brand strategist on Google, and I get to work at my absolute dream job (the very job and title I’ve created for myself).

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How to Write Engaging Captions on Instagram

One of the questions I often get asked as a personal brand consultant is how to write engaging captions on Instagram or any platform for that matter. After all, the caption is half the presentation. A great caption has the ability to make a dull image into an exciting one, or vice versa. A poor caption can weigh down a great image if it is confusing or irrelevant. Captions are important, but they definitely don’t have to be hard.

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