Si, selling vendiendo tequila (whether you are selling tequilas) or providing service as a marketing consultant, it is nothing new.
I mean, just try searching for marketing consultants on Google, and you end up seeing countless pages that sell exactly the same thing. The market is super saturated, and the only way to stand out is via branding.
What is Branding?
Before we dive into the strategies for branding, it is better to understand the term first. So, here you go:
A brand is basically a depiction of a business, a person (usually influencers), a product, or even a service. It is something that puts you in the limelight in a sea of competitors, and it has a certain set of rules that must be followed, which are called brand guidelines.
A brand helps you present the business and how you want your brand to be perceived.
Por ejemplo (for example), Nike is a footwear brand, but their branding is almost storytelling. They never try to sell you shoes; they sell you a story. So, that’s their branding, and this is what branding is all about.
Having said that, how can you do it for your business? Let me walk you through the steps that need to build a brand from scratch.
How to Build Personal Brand Using Social Media
· Hang Out with Your Prospects
This is a greatly vital step in building a brand, and you must do it the best.
What do I mean by hanging out with your prospects? The alternative term for this is researching your prospects. But you know what, in my years of experience, I have found that researching is not enough, that is why I replaced it with hanging out.
When you hang out with your prospects, you will get a deep understanding of their pain points, dreams, hopes, and fears. When you have that information, it will become a walk in the park to create a brand identity that speaks directly to your prospects. I hope you understand now why this step is necessary for building your brand.
You might not find them in real life, but you can definitely reach out to them on Reddit and other social media platforms. Engage in the forums of your business niche and try to understand them. I did the same, and my process was pretty seamless because I had a reliable internet connection from Xfinity.
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Once you have completely understood your target audience by researching online, the next step is to establish the purpose of your brand.
· Define the Purpose of Your Brand
You must know what you want to serve before building your brand.
This, along with the research on prospects, will be the base de tu marca (foundation of your brand).
To define the purpose, ask yourself these questions: what kind of people do you want to serve? Do you really want to serve or just make money? What are the values of your brand?
These are the most important questions that can define the purpose of your brand. So, do brainstorm on these questions.
· Build a Brand Voice
This is the point where everything will come into its place.
At this point, you need to use the information you had from researching your prospects and by answering the above-mentioned questions.
Now, answer this: what is that thing you offer? Who do you offer it to (your prospects)? Your unique selling propositions (uniqueness of your offering)?
Once you have answered this, then write it down as simply as possible. I mean, use as few words as you can to define your brand voice.
Once you have that, then you need to execute across all the assets of your brand. This execution is especially critical in the digital realm, where a consistent brand voice can significantly impact audience engagement and reach. For businesses looking to amplify their presence and effectively communicate their brand’s essence across various platforms, services like SocialBoosting can provide invaluable support.
· Establish Your Brand Story
Como dije antes (As I said earlier), that being unique is one of the most important things for a brand, and you don’t want to mess it up. How can you avoid messing it up? By having a unique brand story.
For example, I usually brew coffee at home, and I came across a brand called Devoción, when I visited New York City. Devoción beautifully explained where they source their coffee beans, their methods of making it soluble, and what makes them unique. Their brand story instantly hooked me.
So, that’s why it is important to build a unique brand story, one that connects with people.
Now, for that, you need to be observant and note everything unique about your brand. Then use your writing skills to make it a brand story.
· Implement It Across All the Aspects of the Business
This is the last step of your efforts in building a brand from scratch on social media.
Consistency is the key; we all agree with that. Consistency in the brand voice is important as well.
You don’t want to end up like a witty man on Reddit while your brand voice on Instagram is highly formal. So, make sure to be consistent throughout all the platforms and all the aspects (business cards, banners, and more) of your brand.
