The Cons of Having a Personal Brand

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I started a personal brand because I believe it's easier to make a name for yourself when you start out with a personal brand. But there are times when entrepreneurs can actually outgrow their personal brand and that's something I'm looking into. So if I were to move to a company brand I might be able to include more people more perspectives in my trainings as the light won't just be shown right on me. Another con of having a personal brand is there is a lot of pressure to bring in your personal life.

The decision to have a personal brand or a company brand is a strategic one – here’s what you should consider

If you’re thinking about starting a business, have you thought about whether you want to have a personal brand or a company brand?

To clarify, a personal brand is one like mine. I’m the face of the company, my name is my website URL, and it’s me that you hear on my podcast. A company brand is one where the business is completely independent of your name – like Starbucks or Kajabi.

When I first started my business many moons ago, it was clear to me that a personal brand was the way to go.

But as my business continues to evolve, I’m getting curious about what it would look like to transition to a company brand – and if that’s even possible – because let’s be real, I don’t see myself doing Instagram Reels at 90 years old.

In fact, my dear friend Michael Hyatt recently transitioned his personal brand to Full Focus, and it’s been a really great move for his business, and his personal life.

I won’t lie, seeing him do this has me thinking about my own future, and I’m breaking down exactly what’s on my mind in this episode. Tune in to hear:

The pros and cons of a personal brand and a company brand
Why I decided to have a personal brand vs. a company brand when starting my business
The roadblocks I’m encountering at this point in my entrepreneurial journey
What new and established business owners should consider when it comes to their brand

This is a great listen for anyone who is thinking about starting their own business or already has one.

Oh, and when it comes to my personal brand, don’t worry -- I’m not going anywhere anytime soon.

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