When someone has a considerable number of followers, people usually think, ”Oh, it’s easy for them.” However, all those followers didn’t appear overnight. Also, anyone can build a large community; it only depends on how determined you are. So, if you want to learn how, tune in to this latest episode of the Rep Your Brand podcast because our guest is Jared Robin, a Community-Led Evangelist. Jared lost his job right before the pandemic hit, but it wasn’t a surprise for him. So, once he realized “the end was near,” he started connecting with people and building networks outside of his job. He became more active on LinkedIn, and soon after, the journey called RevGenius began. RevGenius is a community of revenue-generating sales and marketing professionals brought together to learn, share, support, and grow with each other.

Never underestimate the power of words. Words can build or break apart our relationships; they can lead businesses to success or failure. It all depends on how you use them. In this episode of Rep Your Brand, Tara Horstmeyer shares her professional journey and what sparked her to become a writer. She also talks about the importance of community and how, no matter what industry you are in, building high-quality relationships is a proven formula for success.

Building an online presence is important if you want your business to last. A personal brand provides a face to an otherwise faceless company. However, there are lessons you should learn before creating a personal online presence. In this episode of Rep Your Brand podcast, Peep Laja reveals how and why you should take advantage of social media to build your own personal brand. Peep uncovers how adopting a habit of posting leads to success. And he also encourages young professionals to believe in themselves and to not be afraid to make mistakes. In fact, according to Peep, changing your mind is a sign of strength. Peep and host Nick Bennett also discuss why companies should encourage their employees to work on their personal brand. Peep pinpoints how people don’t relate to faceless businesses; they relate to other people.

Is Gaetano DiNardi one of the most polarizing professionals in the world of B2B marketing? Some may argue that he is. In this episode of Rep Your Brand, Nick Bennett captures some of the thoughts Gaetano has on capturing and sharing your point of view. As the Head of Growth and Demand Gen at Nextiva, Gaetano is not obsessed with calendars and schedules, it’s more about what’s happening right now. And that’s how he organizes his social media presence. Gaetano talks about how your point of view plays a more vital role than having a strong opinion. On the other hand, he doesn’t think people should be too noisy or visible on social channels. He encourages people to have a balance and to post when they want to share something valuable and impactful. That way, one can make a positive impression on followers. In this episode, we also uncover Gaetano’s preferences around LinkedIn or Twitter. And we reveal the people who inspired him to become better at what he does.

In this episode of Rep Your Brand, Nick Bennett talks to Steve Lamar, the founder of PromoPrep. PromoPrep is a planning tool designed to assist marketing teams when it comes to calendars and scheduling campaigns.The two discuss Steve’s past experiences when working for a marketing agency and identify what led him to quit and turn his passion into a full-time job. Steve Lamar thinks that creating your own brand and running a business can really improve your life, but only if you’re prepared to get out there and give your best. Promoting the brand via social media platforms can help a lot, but Steve thinks that communication and honesty with others are much more important. Having a mentor is also one of the recommendations Steve breaks down. He also points out that if you make a commitment to deeply observing other professionals, it can improve your own business and help you build both personal and professional relationships.

In this episode of the Rep Your Brand podcast, MK Getler, Head of Marketing at Alyce, joins host, Nick Bennett, to discuss the importance of building a personal brand. According to MK, a personal brand is your point of view. It is a point of view at this particular moment in time. It can change and grow as you grow on a personal and professional level.