The Learn-It-All Podcast 75: The Fastest Way to Build a Brand People Can’t Ignore | Marques Ogden
What is your personal brand really saying about you?
In today’s hyper-competitive market, it’s not enough to simply offer a service or product—your brand needs to stand for something deeper. In this compelling episode of The Learn-It-All Leader Podcast, Damon welcomes back Marques Ogden, his first repeat guest. In their first episode together (#15), Marques shared his remarkable personal story as an NFL star that lost it all in 90 days and rebuilt his life and career.
In this episode, Marques dives into one of the most critical aspects of modern leadership—branding. Personal and company branding has become essential for leaders who want to stand out in an oversaturated market. Marques shares powerful strategies for building an authentic brand that resonates, whether you're leading a business, looking for new career opportunities, or establishing your influence in your industry. Listen, learn, and start building a brand that sets you apart.
This Episode Covers:
- The role of personal branding in today’s competitive market
- Marques Ogden’s brand of "Authenticity" and "Breakthrough Specialist"
- Why everyone has one, even if you don’t realize it
- Key strategies for effective LinkedIn posting and brand engagement
- Marques’ path to becoming a personal brand authority
- How to build and sustain long-term business relationships using authenticity
- Overcoming self-doubt when building your public presence
Episode Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction – Marques Ogden introduces Damon Lembi as his guest and sets up a conversation about personal branding and leadership.
(01:32) The Power of Personal Branding – Damon shares how he began to intentionally build his personal brand and why authenticity is at the heart of everything he does.
(05:30) Leveraging LinkedIn – Damon and Marques discuss the impact of consistent posting on LinkedIn and how to engage your network by being genuine and transparent.
(09:00) Standing Out in a Crowded Market – Damon explains why it’s important to offer more than just a product or service and how sharing your personal journey creates connections with your audience.
(12:33) Overcoming Doubts and Critics – Damon talks about overcoming the fear of judgment when posting on social media and how persistence is key to building a successful brand.
(17:00) Personal Branding for Non-Speakers – Marques and Damon offer advice to listeners who may not want to be public speakers but still need a strong personal brand to grow their careers.
(21:30) Building Meaningful Connections – Damon reflects on the importance of building genuine relationships both in person and online and how networking has opened up new opportunities for him.
(33:18) Final Thoughts on Branding – Marques and Damon wrap up with key takeaways on personal branding and how to continuously evolve your brand over time.
About Marques:
Marques Ogden is a former NFL player turned keynote speaker, business coach, and consultant. Inducted into the Howard University Athletic Hall of Fame and recognized on CORE Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential Blacks Today list, Marques has worked with over 65 Fortune 500 companies. He shares his expertise through impactful speaking engagements and his globally-ranked podcast, “Get Authentic with Marques Ogden.”
Resources Referenced:
The Get Authentic with Marques Ogden Podcast
Podcast Contact Information:
Website: https://www.learnit.com
Email: podcast@learnit.com
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