5 foundations of a great personal brand (for faith based financial advisors) mike farag
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5 Foundations of a Great Personal Brand (For Faith Based Financial Advisors) Mike FaragTRANSCRIPT
WHAT WE WILL COVER
What is personal branding
5 Foundations of Great Personal Brands
Why Answering this Question Matters
Bonus Tips
Your personal brand is the overall feeling, image and attitude of the people who
know you or know of you. !
- Mike Farag’s Definition
WHY THIS MATTERS
Sources: Cerulli Associates Inc.CFP BOARD, *Mike Farag Personal Assertion
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48%
1 in 5
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Over 48% of consumers say a strong knowledge of financial planning is key when deciding on an advisor.
One in five — 20% — (and growing) say when deciding on an advisor; ethics is their determining factor.
Of the top 25 financial blog web sites, none are faith-based.
Financial Advisors in the US.
5 FOUNDATIONS OF GREAT PERSONAL BRANDS
Define Your Why. Know your purpose and be able to describe it in a real, authentic, way. 1
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My Why: helping people and organizations tell great brand stories and inspiring them to
make greater impact.
5 FOUNDATIONS OF GREAT PERSONAL BRANDS
Craft Your Personal Brand Principles. Call it a mantra or words to live by, but a written list is key.
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5ⓒ FINAO Enterprises LLC DBA Fervor Marketing 2013
Define Your Why. Know your purpose and be able to describe it in a real, authentic way.
5 FOUNDATIONS OF GREAT PERSONAL BRANDS
Describe Your Best Advocates. Create three ideal client profiles to live by.
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5ⓒ FINAO Enterprises LLC DBA Fervor Marketing 2013
Define Your Why. Know your purpose and be able to describe it in a real, authentic, way.
Craft Your Personal Brand Principles. Call it a mantra or words to live by, but a written list is key.
Ideal Client Profile: Fervor
5 FOUNDATIONS OF GREAT PERSONAL BRANDS
Describe Your Best Advocates. Create three iIdeal client profiles to live by.
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5ⓒ FINAO Enterprises LLC DBA Fervor Marketing 2013
Define Your Why. Know your purpose and be able to describe it in a real, authentic, way.
Craft Your Personal Brand Principles. Call it a mantra or words to live by, but a written list is key.
Own Your Footprint. Be professional and be present. (url, Blog, LinkedIn, G+, about.me, etc.)
5 FOUNDATIONS OF GREAT PERSONAL BRANDS
Describe Your Best Advocates. Create three ideal client profiles to live by.
Own Your Footprint. Be professional and be present. (url, Blog, LinkedIn, G+, about.me, etc.)
The 3:1 Rule for Sharing. Balance the content you are posting.
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5ⓒ FINAO Enterprises LLC DBA Fervor Marketing 2013
Define Your Why. Know your purpose and be able to describe it in a real, authentic, way.
Craft Your Personal Brand Principles. Call it a mantra or words to live by, but a written list is key.
For every ONE item you share about you, ensure you share THREE dedicated to something:
• Inspiring
• About others
• Informative
• Educational
• Engaging
• Industry
OTHER TIPS
Start a personal blog at wordpress, tumblr or medium
All roads lead to your chosen digital home base (i.e. website or blog)
Start with LinkedIn and share things you love.
Consistently share things you know
Use a trusted email tool: Mailchimp
5 FOUNDATIONS OF GREAT PERSONAL BRANDS
Describe Your Best Advocates. Create three ideal client profiles to live by.
The 3:1 Rule for Sharing. Balance the content you are posting.
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5ⓒ FINAO Enterprises LLC DBA Fervor Marketing 2013
Define Your Why. Know your purpose and be able to describe it in a real, authentic, way.
Craft Your Personal Brand Principles. Call it a mantra or words to live by, but a written list is key.
Own Your Footprint. Be professional and be present. (url, Blog, LinkedIn, G+, about.me, etc.)
@mikefarag01 or @createfervor
www.createfervor.com
www.mikefarag.com
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Mike Farag Chief Strategist Twitter: @createfervor Web: createfervor.com
5 FOUNDATIONS OF A GREAT PERSONAL BRAND