Personal Branding22 min read
Personal Branding 101: How to Brand Yourself for Success
A complete guide on personal branding — covering what it is, why it matters, and a step-by-step plan for finding your niche, building authority through content, getting press coverage, and speaking to audiences that include your ideal clients.
June 2016 · Revised Dec 2021Read → Neuromarketing18 min read
Neuromarketing 101: What Is Neuromarketing And How Does It Work?
What neuromarketing is, how it works, and how to apply it. Includes real-world case studies (Red Bull, Porsche, Coke vs Pepsi) and five practical techniques: anchoring, the power of free, fear of loss, social proof, and the decoy effect.
Nov 2017 · Revised Jul 2021Read → Storytelling24 min read
Storytelling 101: Elevate Your Brand
The neuroscience of why stories work, the five elements of a compelling brand story, the Hero's Journey applied to brand narrative, how to find your brand's story, and practical storytelling frameworks for content, pitch decks, and keynotes.
Apr 2020 · Revised Jul 2021Read → Writing Craft22 min read
100+ Writing Tips to Become a Great Writer
A working list sharpened over a decade of writing. Covers 100+ tips across four categories: writing quality content (85 tips), writing environment (7 tips), grammar (4 tips), and tools (4 tips). Drawn from Hemingway, Stephen King, Seth Godin, and Irfan's own practice.
Feb 2016 · Revised Aug 2022Read →