The Business Method: Interviewing Billionaires, Billion Dollar Founders & the World’s Most Successful People 🎧🔥 Ep.519 ~ Building a High-Networth Personal Brand ~ Erik Qualman
Sep 8, 2021
In this engaging discussion, Erik Qualman, a Forbes Top 50 Influencer and renowned best-selling author, dives into the essence of personal branding. He outlines the two types of personal brands and their crucial roles in entrepreneurship. Erik shares insights on using alter egos for success and how to transition from employee to personal brand. He also discusses balancing work with family during speaking tours and emphasizes the importance of goals and accountability in achieving success. Plus, discover his tips on harnessing diet for optimal brain health!
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The Origin of Equal Man Glasses
- Erik Qualman shares how his green glasses became his iconic personal brand symbol after initially disliking them.
- The turning point was when others encouraged him to embrace them as a way to stand out and connect.
Use Brand Symbols for Confidence
- Use your personal brand symbols, like green glasses, as physical reminders to embrace discomfort.
- Wearing them helps you focus and push through challenging moments.
From Free Speeches to Paid Gigs
- Erik started speaking engagements for free and early gigs covered only travel and board fees.
- Mentors encouraged him to start charging, leading to a growing paid speaking career.
