Young and Profiting (YAP) with Hala Taha

Rory Vaden: How I’ve Helped Top Business Influencers Build Their Personal Brands | E274

Feb 26, 2024

Learn from NYT bestselling author Rory Vaden as he shares his journey in public speaking and personal branding. Discover the power of the spoken word, secrets of ultra performers, and tips for building trust. Explore the art of time multiplication, the impact of personal branding on business success, and building trust online through personal branding.

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Rory Vaden

Hala Taha

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Quick takeaways

Focusing on one expertise and channel is crucial to breaking through obscurity and achieving success efficiently.

Strategically delaying insignificant tasks can create time for impactful endeavors, enhancing time management and productivity.

Identifying and leveraging one's uniqueness is key in building a strong personal brand that stands out in a competitive market.

Deep dives

Focus on Bouncing Off the Invisible Wall

Success often lies in bouncing off the invisible wall between being unknown and well known, known as She-Hands Wall. People should focus on one expertise and channel instead of diluting their efforts across various topics, platforms, audiences, and business models. By concentrating resources on a single exceptional stream of income or focus area, individuals can breakthrough obscurity and achieve success efficiently.

Introduction

2min

The Power of Public Speaking in Personal Branding

18min

Remote Work and Airbnb Adventures

8min

Building a Strong Personal Brand on a Foundation of Personal Character

2min

The Art of Time Multiplication and Personal Branding Strategies

18min

The Power of Personal Branding

11min

Building Trust Online Through Personal Branding

18min

When NYT bestselling author and entrepreneur Rory Vaden wanted to get better at public speaking, he went out and spoke 304 times…for free. It was perhaps the best investment he could have made in himself and his abilities. In this episode, Rory will explain how to communicate effectively and show off your authentic self while building trust. He will also break down his top tips for building a highly influential personal brand.

Rory Vaden’s first book, Take the Stairs, is a #1 Wall St Journal, #1 USA Today, #1 Amazon, and #2 New York Times bestseller that has been translated into 11 languages. He is an 8-figure entrepreneur and a Hall of Fame speaker with a TEDx talk that has more than 4 million views. His programs are regularly tailored for leadership, sales, customer service, productivity, and teams.

In this episode, Hala and Rory will discuss:

- How Rory got into sales and public speaking

- The power of the spoken word

- The secrets of ultra performers

- Personal character vs. personal branding

- The 3 types of procrastination

- How to build a trusting relationship

- What most people get wrong about personal branding

- And other topics…

Rory Vaden is the New York Times bestselling author of Take the Stairs: 7 Steps to Achieving True Success and Procrastinate on Purpose: 5 Permissions to Multiply Time. He is an 8-figure entrepreneur and a Hall of Fame speaker with a TEDx talk that has more than 4 million views. Today, Rory and his wife serve as the Co-Founders of Brand Builders Group, where they teach mission-driven messengers to become more well-known and to build and monetize their personal brand. Their clients include people like Lewis Howes from The School of Greatness, Eric Thomas “ET Hip Hop Preacher”, Tom and Lisa Bilyeu from Impact Theory, New York Times bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ed Mylett.

Resources Mentioned:

Rory’s Website: https://roryvaden.com/

Rory’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roryvaden/

Rory’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqvT2XS7KzgYWIXFiUSLWqw

Rory’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/roryvaden

Rory’s Podcast, The Influential Personal Brand Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-influential-personal-brand-podcast/id1479643724

Rory’s Book, Take the Stairs: 7 Steps to Achieving True Success: https://www.amazon.com/Take-Stairs-Steps-Achieving-Success/dp/0399537767

Rory’s Book, Procrastinate on Purpose: 5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time: https://www.amazon.com/Procrastinate-Purpose-Permissions-Multiply-Your/dp/0399170634

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