Category: Personal Branding

Marketing Minute #6: The power of a handwritten thank you note

My secret weapon in business is old fashioned. I learned it from some very successful businesspeople who I admire. I write personal handwritten note cards and send them in the postal mail with a stamp.

Marketing Minute #5: Growing Your Personal Network is Like Growing a Garden

In today’s world, we must tend to our network of contacts like we would tend to a garden. Many relationships will grow and blossom, while some will inevitably languish on the vine.

Marketing Minute #8: Networking, even for introverts

When you go to a networking event, think about shining the light on other people, not yourself.

Create A Network Map To Build Your Personal Brand

Remember that old adage: "It’s not what you know. It’s who you know." Well, it’s true.

The Value of Emotional Currency

On The PR Maven® Podcast episode 24, Nancy spoke with David Lee, owner of Human Nature@Work. David shared some excellent tips on how to better understand your co-workers and employees.

Learn How Mentoring is a Win-Win in a Financial Planning Office

Kevin Frisbie is the owner of Frisbie & Associates and is one of Maine’s top financial advisors. On The PR Maven Podcast, he discusses why he feels mentorship is so important for success to any career path.

Tips on Managing Your Personal Brand

Read 9 tips to help you manage your personal brand, based on The PR Maven Podcast with Nancy Marshall.

The Value of Writing Guest Opinion Columns and Letters to the Editor

A great way for you to get your name out there and position yourself as a thought leader in your community.

Put Your Stake in the Ground: Establish Your Unique Point of View

Personal branding is all about differentiating yourself from all the other people who do the same thing you do.

The LinkedIn Summary Section: The Most Under-Used Professional Connecting Tool

When you created your LinkedIn profile, did you take the time to write a thoughtful summary section? If not, it’s time to go back to LinkedIn and work on your summary. I believe this is the most under-used and potentially the most powerful career-builder and professional networking tool available to all of us.