Copyright © 2019 by Ramon Ray

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2019936224

ISBN: 978-1-948080-85-9 (paperback)

978-1-948080-94-1 (ebook)

First Edition

With Indigo River Publishing, you can always expect great books, strong voices, and meaningful messages. Most importantly, you’ll always find . . . words worth reading.

Special thanks to my dear family for their patience with me and their love—Ronnie, my wife of over 25 years; Tim and Charity, my dear children; Mom (Olivia); and Joanna and Clalin, my sisters.

Most of all, thank you, Jesus Christ, for your strength and guidance in my life.

CONTENTS

Part I: The Mind-set of a Celebrity

The Making of a Celebrity CEO

Origin Story

You, the Celebrity

Personal Branding 101

Fish. Small Pond.

Focus on Engagement, Not Followers or Likes

Secret Sauce: Fans before Customers

Look in the Mirror: Are You Magnetic?

Does Physical Appearance Matter?

Insight from Experts

Carol Roth, TV Host and Author

Jeffrey Hayzlett, Speaker, Author, and Former Fortune 100 CMO

Jay Baer, Speaker and Author

Michael Stelzner, Social Media Examiner Founder

Part II: Your Toolbox

Website Sales Funnels
Social Media

LinkedIn

Twitter

Instagram

Facebook

Tips for Every Social Platform

Blogging

Podcasting

Email Marketing: Build Your List

Apps and Hacks for Personal Brand Building

Digital Brand Building Stories, Tips, and Insight

Rachel Michaelov, the Tax Expert

Adrian Miller, the Sales Trainer and Business Strategist

Personal Branding’s Small Giants

Part III: From Small Screen To Stage

The Art of Public Speaking and Communication

Event Production

How Can You Speak at Events

Video Brings Your Brand to Life

Write and Publish a Book

Get Media Coverage: Your 15 Minutes of Fame

Get Help. Hire Expertise.

Conclusion