Summer is here…yay! It’s time to bring on all the things that get you in a celebratory and summer-loving mood—and savor them fully. That could be getting together (safey) with family or friends, eating some yummy food, or even enjoying a cocktail or two. Speaking of cocktails… Would it be … [Read more...] about The three ingredients you need for your personal brand “cocktail”
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Want a push to achieve your goals? Write a letter to yourself.
A brandiD team member sent me a message on Slack recently, excited about an experience she’d just had with her “past self.” Six months prior, she’d written a letter to herself, thanking her “future self” for taking specific actions toward her life and career goals. It was the culminating … [Read more...] about Want a push to achieve your goals? Write a letter to yourself.
How the Chinese Bamboo Tree can impact your business and your life
Did you know that the seed of a Chinese bamboo tree takes five years to show any signs of growth? FIVE YEARS! For five years that seed is under the soil, taking in water and sunlight and nutrients from the dirt, without any signs of growth for the eye to see. Then, in the fifth year, the … [Read more...] about How the Chinese Bamboo Tree can impact your business and your life
Does your website represent your business NOW?
Looking at old pictures is fun, isn’t it? Not only do you get to relive old memories, but it’s always fun to revisit (and chuckle about) the hairstyles and fashion trends we chose for ourselves at various times in our lives. It’s interesting because while we were living it, our style … [Read more...] about Does your website represent your business NOW?
How to nail product/market fit and get your market to buy what you’re selling
In pretty much every elementary school nation-wide (maybe even world-wide?), there’s at least one kid who’s a total wheeler-dealer. You know, that opportunistic kid who’s looking for a way to make money by bringing something into school that kids otherwise can’t get. They take a look around or … [Read more...] about How to nail product/market fit and get your market to buy what you’re selling
Five Steps to Capturing Powerful Headshots for Your Website
As any solopreneur or small business owner knows—you are the face of your brand. With most—if not all—of the promotion and marketing resting on your shoulders, how you represent yourself is mission critical. This is especially true online. While your website serves the huge benefit of being open … [Read more...] about Five Steps to Capturing Powerful Headshots for Your Website