How To Brand Yourself: (An important aspect, here on steemit)

Branding is more than what meets the eye.

What is your brand message?
Who is your ideal audience?
What problem do you want to solve?
How will you articulate your brand message?
What is your Niche market?
Color scheme?
Logo?

Those questions are common questions for branding in general.

But when branding yourself, there are some key things that are beneficial to explore.....

Your own truth.

Who are you?
What do you stand for?
What are your core values? Beliefs?
What are you naturally good at or an expert in?
What are your top 3 qualities?
What are some things that differentiate you from others?
How will you inspire others?

How can you incorporate and express these key aspects into your personal brand?

:: Branding yourself requires vulnerability. There is no business to hide behind. You are on the front line -The face of your brand.

:: Branding is about consistency and that’s why it’s important to get to the truth before you begin. You will find, coming up with content becomes easy when it comes from a place of truth and topic of expertise. Overtime, exposure to you and your personal brand will speak a particular thing/messagae and not be confusing to the reader/follower/fan or potential client/customer.

:: What feeling do you want your brand to give off? That every time your name, your content etc. is seen, what feeling do you want to leave your readers/viewers with?

:: Branding yourself is much like any business. It’s vital that you work towards the “know, like, trust” factor. The more truthful and authentic you are the farther you will go.

:: The goal, is to become recognizable. To be the “go-to person” in your particular expertise. In order to do that, you must bring to the table, resonating value that connects with the reader/viewer.

As tempting as it may be, to want to “serve everyone”, it just doesn’t work that way. Your content and message acts as a filter system to only reach those that are open, willing and seeking the solution and information you have to offer. It’s all about resonance.

It may mean less followers. But a brand that is effective will attract quality over quantity and it will serve you much better. Its emotional connection your going for.

Most importantly, stay in touch with what you want + why you want it. Why are you trying to brand yourself int he first place? How do you want it to make you feel?

Treat your mission to brand yourself just like you would a business. Create a vision for yourself and your brand.

PS: Don’t forget to dream big.