P E R S O N A L
B R A N D I N G 1 0 1
MM
Sarah Dudley
Founder, Marketing Macros
Defining in the minds of others who
you are, what you stand for, and
what you can do for them
Personal Branding
@marketingmacros
We all have a personal brand
......whether we like it or not.
Kim Kardashian Donald Trump Chewbacca Mom
@marketingmacros
Our brands are defined by...
Our Words Our Actions Our Networks
@marketingmacros
How would people describe you?
.....is this how you want to be seen?
Passionate
Motivated
Sensitive
Sassy
Aggressive
Troll
ArgumentativeInspired
Innovative
Forward-thinker
Confident
Positive
Proactive
Expert
Thought LeaderFriend
Colleague
Influencer
Thoughtful
Reactive
Wild
Driven
Lazy
Determined
@marketingmacros
Take control of the Brand of
YOU 
Answer this question:
What makes you memorable?
@marketingmacros
Take control of the Brand of
YOU 
Answer this question:
What do you want to be
known for?
@marketingmacros
Take control of the Brand of
YOU 
Take stock of what is already
out there:
-Google yourself
-Assess social networks
-Get feedback from others
@marketingmacros
Why is a personal brand
important? 
@marketingmacros
You probably won't stay in
the same job forever. 
A good resume is no longer
enough to land your dream job.
@marketingmacros
Your network is your most
critical asset. 
Show them what you've done,
what you are doing, and what
you want to accomplish.
@marketingmacros
People are already watching. 
Make sure they see only what
you want them to see.
@marketingmacros
Create new opportunities. 
Do you want to speak at events?
Become an influencer?
Start your own business?
Become a mentor?
Negotiate a higher salary?
Travel the world?
Learn to love work?
Building a personal brand gets you closer to
these goals.
@marketingmacros
4 Ways to Get Started 
Do a personal SWOT
analysis
What are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
Where do you want to be?
What is stopping you from getting
there?
@marketingmacros
4 Ways to Get Started 
Assess the current
landscape
Google yourself
Take stock of what networks you are on
and the type of images/posts you put out
there
Decide where you want to focus your
energy
@marketingmacros
4 Ways to Get Started 
Get active on social networks
NOW
PRO Tips:
Be targeted in which networks you focus
your energy on
Be yourself, be personal but always be
respectful
Don't be a troll
@marketingmacros
4 Ways to Get Started 
Find your medium & begin
delivering a consistent message
Blog
Vlog
Start a podcast
Record Tutorials
Attend & Speak at Events
Share, post, tweet, snap regularly
Create guides & visuals to support your message
Collaborate with others
@marketingmacros
Let's Dive in! 
We've developed a FREE workbook to help you build
the BRAND OF YOU!
This workbook will guide you
through a personal SWOT
analysis and help you easily
define what your personal
mission statement is so you can
start building your personal
empire!
@marketingmacros
Get my workbook!
www.marketingmacros.com/personalbrandingworkbook

Personal branding 101

  • 1.
    P E RS O N A L B R A N D I N G 1 0 1 MM Sarah Dudley Founder, Marketing Macros
  • 2.
    Defining in theminds of others who you are, what you stand for, and what you can do for them Personal Branding @marketingmacros
  • 3.
    We all havea personal brand ......whether we like it or not. Kim Kardashian Donald Trump Chewbacca Mom @marketingmacros
  • 4.
    Our brands aredefined by... Our Words Our Actions Our Networks @marketingmacros
  • 5.
    How would peopledescribe you? .....is this how you want to be seen? Passionate Motivated Sensitive Sassy Aggressive Troll ArgumentativeInspired Innovative Forward-thinker Confident Positive Proactive Expert Thought LeaderFriend Colleague Influencer Thoughtful Reactive Wild Driven Lazy Determined @marketingmacros
  • 6.
    Take control ofthe Brand of YOU  Answer this question: What makes you memorable? @marketingmacros
  • 7.
    Take control ofthe Brand of YOU  Answer this question: What do you want to be known for? @marketingmacros
  • 8.
    Take control ofthe Brand of YOU  Take stock of what is already out there: -Google yourself -Assess social networks -Get feedback from others @marketingmacros
  • 9.
    Why is apersonal brand important?  @marketingmacros
  • 10.
    You probably won'tstay in the same job forever.  A good resume is no longer enough to land your dream job. @marketingmacros
  • 11.
    Your network isyour most critical asset.  Show them what you've done, what you are doing, and what you want to accomplish. @marketingmacros
  • 12.
    People are alreadywatching.  Make sure they see only what you want them to see. @marketingmacros
  • 13.
    Create new opportunities.  Doyou want to speak at events? Become an influencer? Start your own business? Become a mentor? Negotiate a higher salary? Travel the world? Learn to love work? Building a personal brand gets you closer to these goals. @marketingmacros
  • 14.
    4 Ways toGet Started  Do a personal SWOT analysis What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Where do you want to be? What is stopping you from getting there? @marketingmacros
  • 15.
    4 Ways toGet Started  Assess the current landscape Google yourself Take stock of what networks you are on and the type of images/posts you put out there Decide where you want to focus your energy @marketingmacros
  • 16.
    4 Ways toGet Started  Get active on social networks NOW PRO Tips: Be targeted in which networks you focus your energy on Be yourself, be personal but always be respectful Don't be a troll @marketingmacros
  • 17.
    4 Ways toGet Started  Find your medium & begin delivering a consistent message Blog Vlog Start a podcast Record Tutorials Attend & Speak at Events Share, post, tweet, snap regularly Create guides & visuals to support your message Collaborate with others @marketingmacros
  • 18.
    Let's Dive in!  We'vedeveloped a FREE workbook to help you build the BRAND OF YOU! This workbook will guide you through a personal SWOT analysis and help you easily define what your personal mission statement is so you can start building your personal empire! @marketingmacros Get my workbook! www.marketingmacros.com/personalbrandingworkbook