Leveling Up with Eric Siu

He Can Make Anyone Look Good | Chris Do

Jan 17, 2024

Chris Do, personal branding expert and mastermind scaler, discusses the power of personal branding, vulnerability, and storytelling. He shares insights on scaling his mastermind and finding the right mentor for personal growth. The podcast also touches on self-love, healthy relationships, and the importance of coaching.

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Chris Do

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Building a personal brand requires vulnerability and authenticity for a genuine emotional connection with the audience.

Successful masterminds involve structuring the program to meet participants' needs and fostering a community focused on expertise and long-term brand building.

Loving oneself eliminates the need for validation from others, allowing for a stronger sense of self-awareness and a more authentic personal brand.

Deep dives

Importance of Building a Personal Brand

Building a personal brand goes beyond corporate branding and having a following. It requires vulnerability and authenticity, showing who you are on and off camera. Without this, your personal brand lacks a genuine emotional connection with your audience.

Authenticity and Vulnerability in Personal Branding

01:37

Creating Engaging Social Media Content Strategy

00:49

The Power of Writing and Journaling for Idea Retention

00:59

Introduction

2min

Masterminds and Creating a Supportive Group Dynamic

15min

Finding New Business Models and Consolidating the Team

18min

Content Costs, YouTube Changes, and Evaluating Gary V's Channel

3min

Analysis of Social Media Platforms and the Importance of Good Content

2min

Self-Love and Healthy Relationships

12min

Finding the Right Coach or Mentor

6min

Coaching Advice That Saved Their Life

6min

Chris Do and Eric Siu discuss the power of personal branding and the effectiveness of masterminds as a business model. Chris emphasizes authenticity and vulnerability in building a strong personal brand, while also sharing insights on scaling his mastermind. The conversation touches on overcoming the fear of judgment through self-love and highlights the value of storytelling and finding the right mentor for personal growth. Tune in for quick and valuable advice on meaningful connections.

Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/oDJ2VOHgThk

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

(00:00) Introduction to personal branding and the significance of authenticity
(01:00) Personal branding's demand for vulnerability and genuine audience connection
(03:05) Sam Evans inspires Chris Do to launch a mastermind
(06:26) Different approaches to structuring a mastermind
(07:37) Details about Chris Do's mastermind and its pricing
(07:58) Marketing and recruitment strategies for the mastermind
(10:35) Eric Siu asks about the revenue range that is a good fit for the mastermind
(12:20) Eric Siu praises Chris Do's approach to masterminds and suggests the possibility of coaching for equity in the future
(14:13) Chris Do discusses the tailored approach to coaching, providing curated content recommendations based on individual needs and goals
(17:28) Chris Do discusses his ambition for the mastermind component
(20:26) Chris Do shares the reach and engagement on social media platforms
(23:57) Chris Do explains his approach to LinkedIn posts and engagement
(27:52) Writing from a place of emotion to engage readers
(28:14) No engagement groups or artificial methods used on LinkedIn
(29:57) Using the work detox to rest and gain clarity on problems
(32:05) Writing about topics that inspire or frustrate
(34:14) Elon Musk's impact on Twitter and his companies
(35:06) Chris Do discusses his approach to finding good problems to solve
(36:01) Chris Do shares the structure of his creative team
(36:58) Chris Do's monthly spending on content
(38:14) Chris Do shares his thoughts on the success and popularity of creators
(39:53) Chris Do on Gary Vaynerchuk's content
(41:31) Creating good content that resonates with the audience
(42:30) Learning to care less about what others think
(43:24) The significance of self-love and personal development in relationships
(45:51) Story of "The Missing Piece" and the importance of self-acceptance
(48:09) The power of storytelling in understanding oneself
(49:54) The self-concept and its impact on branding and identity politics
(51:50) Self-acceptance and personal branding
(52:18) Formation of self-identity in childhood
(56:17) Importance of finding the right coach or mentor
(59:43) The value of coaching advice ($312,000 saved)
(01:00:48) Coaches should be chosen based on substance, not accolades or reputation.
(01:04:27) Chris Do's book "Pocket Full of Dough" contains lessons from his business coach.
(01:04:46) How to find Chris Do online

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Leveling Up with Eric Siu

He Can Make Anyone Look Good | Chris Do

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Importance of Building a Personal Brand

Lessons from Starting a Mastermind

The Importance of Self-Love

The Importance of Trusting Your Instincts and Being Authentic

The Power of Seeking Help from Coaches and Mentors

Authenticity and Vulnerability in Personal Branding

Creating Engaging Social Media Content Strategy

The Power of Writing and Journaling for Idea Retention

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Importance of Building a Personal Brand

Lessons from Starting a Mastermind

The Importance of Self-Love

The Importance of Trusting Your Instincts and Being Authentic

The Power of Seeking Help from Coaches and Mentors

Authenticity and Vulnerability in Personal Branding

Creating Engaging Social Media Content Strategy

The Power of Writing and Journaling for Idea Retention

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