The Self Made Signal Blog is a great resource of information and insight into your personal branding journey.
My Most Embarrassing Moment This Month (and What I Learned)
Introduction: Why Sharing Embarrassment Matters Most people shy away from admitting their embarrassing moments, especially…
The Best Feedback I Received—and How I Used It
Introduction: Embracing Feedback as a Tool for Growth Navigating the journey of personal branding has…
How My Confidence Grew This Month (and Where It Didn’t)
Introduction: The Ever-Changing Nature of Confidence This past month, while building my personal brand, I…
My Top Tools and Apps of the Month—What Worked, What Didn’t
Introduction: The Search for the Perfect Productivity Toolkit Building a personal brand is as much…
The Posts My Audience Loved the Most (and Why)
Introduction: Uncovering Audience Favorites One of the most rewarding aspects of building a personal brand…
My Top Five Aha! Moments in Personal Branding
Introduction: Discoveries Along the Branding Path When I set out to build my personal brand,…
Biggest Challenges I Faced—and How I Overcame Them
Introduction: The Road to Growth Is Paved With Obstacles Anyone who’s embarked on a new…
What Surprised Me Most About Documenting My Branding Journey
Introduction: Stepping Into the World of Self-Discovery When I began documenting my personal branding journey,…
Lessons I Learned From Every Mistake I Made This Month
Introduction: Embracing the Power of Mistakes When I reflect on my past month, it’s easy…
The Biggest Win in My First Month of Building a Personal Brand
Introduction: Starting the Journey Building a personal brand is often portrayed as a daunting task…
What Happened When I Documented My Branding Experiments Publicly
Introduction: The Leap Into Transparency For a long time, I viewed branding experiments as private…
Pushing Past Comfort Zones: A Personal Challenge for My Brand
Introduction: The Need to Grow Beyond Comfort Brands, no matter how established, are reflections of…
How Publishing Daily Posts Builds Brand Recognition
Introduction: The Case for Consistency in the Digital Age With algorithms changing and social feeds…
Using Story Highlights on Instagram for Branding Impact
Introduction: Turning Stories Into Everlasting Brand Assets Instagram Stories may vanish in 24 hours, but…
Leveraging LinkedIn Recommendations for Brand Growth
Introduction: The Untapped Power of Social Proof In today’s digital world, credibility often trumps visibility….
Experimenting With Personal Brand Videos—Any ROI?
Introduction: The Power and Promise of Video in Personal Branding Video has been hailed as…
Measuring Engagement: Which Content Format Wins for Personal Branding?
Introduction: The Search for Maximum Impact Personal branding isn’t just about showing up online—it’s about…
Design Tweaks That Made My Brand Pop—Day-to-Day Changes
Introduction: The Credibility Power of Case Studies For anyone growing a personal or business brand,…
My Experiment With Scheduling Tools: More Consistent Branding?
Introduction: The Quest for Branding Consistency Consistency is a pillar of strong branding—showing up regularly,…
Building Authority with Case Studies: My First Attempt
Introduction: The Credibility Power of Case Studies For anyone growing a personal or business brand,…
I Followed a Top Branding Coach’s Advice—Does It Hold Up?
Introduction: Can Expert Branding Advice Deliver on Its Promises? With the internet saturated in branding…
Joining a Twitter Chat as a Branding Experiment
Introduction: Testing New Waters for Brand Engagement With Twitter (now X) evolving as a fast-paced…
From Passive to Assertive: Adjusting My Brand Voice Online
Introduction: Rethinking My Digital Demeanor For years, my brand voice online leaned toward cautious and…
My Personal Branding Elevator Pitch: Real-Life Testing
Introduction: The Challenge of Summing Yourself Up For anyone building a personal brand, the elevator…
I Asked Strangers for Brand Feedback—Unexpected Insights
Introduction: The Power of Outside Perspective After months of working tirelessly on my brand—from refining…
Trying Influencer Collaboration: Is It Worth the Hype?
Introduction: Why Everyone’s Talking About Influencer Partnerships From Instagram takeovers to TikTok product demos, influencer…
Going Live on Video: Facing My Branding Fears
Introduction: Stepping Into the Spotlight Going live on video is one of the most powerful…
A Week of Using Brand Hashtags—Did Anyone Notice?
Introduction: Diving Into the Hashtag Experiment In an attempt to boost my brand’s visibility and…
Experiment: Launching a Mini-Newsletter for My Brand
Introduction: Why a Mini-Newsletter? In a world where inboxes are crammed and attention spans are…
My Attempt at Consistent Branding Across All Platforms
Introduction: The Challenge of Consistency In today’s fast-paced digital world, maintaining a consistent brand across…
Branding on a Budget: Which Free Tools Actually Deliver?
Introduction: The Need for Affordable Branding In today’s digital landscape, building a memorable brand doesn’t…
Does Storytelling in Emails Get More Replies? My Data
Introduction: The Power of Narrative in the Inbox The constant struggle for attention in a…
Rebranding My Instagram: The Before-and-After Story
Introduction: Why I Decided to Rebrand After years of building my Instagram around a loose…
How Cold Outreach Changed My Branding Game
Introduction: Stepping Into the Unknown Cold outreach has a reputation that oscillates between bold opportunity…
Publishing My First Guest Blog—Did It Boost My Brand?
Introduction: The Leap Into Guest Blogging Taking the plunge into guest blogging felt both exhilarating…
My Experience Using Canva to Design a Personal Logo
Introduction: The Importance of a Personal Logo In building a personal brand, a logo is…
I Joined a Branding Mastermind—Key Lessons Learned
Introduction: Stepping Into the Mastermind Arena In an era overflowing with DIY guides and online…
Experimenting With Different Bio Formats—What Converts Best?
Introduction: The Power of the Bio Your bio is often the very first place potential…
A Week Without Social Media: Did My Brand Suffer?
Introduction: The Digital Detox Decision Social media has woven itself into the fabric of modern…
Following a Viral Branding Tip: Myth or Magic?
Introduction: The Quest for Rapid Brand Growth In the crowded digital landscape, branding tips and…
Building a Personal Website From Scratch—Step-by-Step Results
Introduction: Why Build a Personal Website? In the digital age, having a personal website is…
Posting on LinkedIn Every Day: Impact on My Network and Brand
Introduction: Embracing Daily LinkedIn Posting In the ever-evolving world of professional networking, LinkedIn stands out…
My Results With “Brand Storytelling”—A One-Week Experiment
Introduction: What Is Brand Storytelling? Brand storytelling moves beyond logos and product features; it’s about…
Testing Morning Branding Rituals: Do Daily Habits Really Work?
Introduction: The Search for Creative Consistency Branding is more than logos and taglines—it’s about the…
I Tried the 30-Day Content Challenge: Here’s What Happened
Introduction: The Leap Into Consistency Every creator has faced the daunting task of producing content…
Building a Brand Audit Checklist: Your Ultimate Guide
A comprehensive brand audit checklist is an essential tool for reviewing, maintaining, and strategically evolving…
How to Refresh Your Brand When You Feel Stuck
Even the strongest personal brands can hit a plateau. Maybe you’re posting regularly but not…
Does Your Content Reflect Your Brand’s Core Message?
Content is the heartbeat of your brand—it’s the stories you tell, the insights you share,…
How to Address Negative Feedback and Strengthen Your Brand
No matter how strong your personal brand is, negative feedback is inevitable. Maybe it comes…
Are Your Online Bios Reflecting Your True Brand Persona?
Your online bio may seem like a small component of your overall brand presence, but…