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I.AM A Brand

Talkat BSides Tampa 2024 · 2024-04-05..04-06· [career-development]
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Sales-driven personal branding that uses concrete tactics not platitudes: build I am statements, make intentional discovery calls (example 100 dials a day during training), and treat job search like a sales funnel. Use tools like Google Alerts and LinkedIn for reputation checks, and use ChatGPT to pick wardrobe colors from an uploaded photo. Aim for referrals, follow up by email with clear subject lines, prefer applying through company websites, time outreach on Tuesdays/Thursdays, and always send thank-you notes.

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  1. 0:00Introduction and theme
  2. 1:27Personal journey and background
  3. 5:01Discovery with I am statements
  4. 13:20In-person branding basics
  5. 22:48How to sound confident
  6. 26:42Email and meeting etiquette
  7. 30:36Giving and receiving feedback
  8. 32:23Bonus tips and wrap-up
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