In this episode of The Ray Edwards Show, we ponder on the balance between niching down and maintaining personal authenticity in a brand.

While specialized services and products offer a greater focus, personal charisma gives your brand its unique charm.

But which one should prevail? Let’s find out.

Key Points

• ​Defining your personal brand does not mean you have to stick to one specific niche.
• ​While services should be hyper-focused on a niche, personalities should be diverse.
• ​Ambition and products being pushed by vendors often cause the overwhelm and confusion in branding.
• ​Everybody has their unique thing to sell, but none of them should dictate your brand’s direction.
• ​To succeed, your business and personality need to resonate with each other authentically.
• ​Implement a strategy, set goals, and use the necessary tools for effective branding.
• ​Also, consider having a guide and companions to help you along the way, but remember that it will take time.
• ​Always keep being true to yourself and share your true passions with your audience.

Links

• ​[Austin Kleon - Show Your Work]
• ​[Mike Kim - You Are The Brand]
• ​[Work With Ray]

Video And Transcript

https://www.rayedwards.com/628

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