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Boo! Inconsistent Messaging is Scaring Away Customers
Introduction Imagine an accounting firm that markets itself as a specialist in automated bookkeeping and tax strategy consulting, with glowing testimonials showcased across its website and LinkedIn page. Drawn by the promise of streamlined operations and expert tax advice, you set up a meeting. During the sales presentation, however, the representative focuses on audit support […]
Speaking publicly -- whether running a meeting or as a presenter, keynote speaker, panelist or event host -- is a valuable opportunity to communicate expertise, strengthen credibility and showcase your personal brand. Delivering presentations in front of audiences, large or small, also boosts professional visibility and sparks network growth and business opportunities.
What should you wear for a LinkedIn headshot? The primary purpose of a headshot is to show to people that you are professional, reliable and trustworthy. Looking approachable, yet showing confidence, in a headshot all starts with what you decide to wear. If you wear clothing you don't feel comfortable in, it will show in […]
In this recording, host Guy Alvarez of Good2bSocial's Legal Marketing 2.0 podcast interviews Point Road Group's Alyssa Gelbard about personal branding for attorneys. In their conversation, Alyssa addresses why personal branding for attorneys is important and how attorneys can optimize their personal brands without sounding self-promotional. She also shares tips for introverts and how attorneys can […]
When introducing yourself to someone, what you say and how you say it can shape and set the tone for the relationship. You control the message and first impression, which is important as it can become the sound bite that your new acquaintance uses to introduce you to others (especially if you meet at an […]
Showcasing your board experience is paramount when pursuing a board seat -- whether as a first-time director or an experienced one. Take a close look at your personal brand to determine if it's positioning you optimally to achieve your goal. It might sound surprising, but a good personal brand of an operational executive doesn't necessarily […]
First Impressions Matter Your LinkedIn headshot is an essential part of your profile. It's often the first impression someone has of you. It can impact what someone thinks about your competency, likeability and trustworthiness (not unlike the mere seconds it takes to make an impression when walking into a room). How you present yourself through […]
