Personal Branding | Be Unique
Picture two shops side by side in a popular shopping center. One store sells a little bit of everything from garden tools to car parts to baby bottles, while the other store is entirely devoted to chocolate. They have Belgian, Swiss, dark, and milk chocolate, chocolate-covered peanuts and truffles, and luxurious gift boxes. If it’s not chocolate, you won’t find it in their store.
Make Your Brand Align with Your Services/Products
You might initially think that the chocolate store is limiting itself, but that’s not the case. By offering unique products that align with their brand and goals, they can attract ideal customers who are willing to pay a premium for their exclusive service.
Define Your Target Market
On the other hand, the store with everything may have more traffic, but by necessity, their prices are lower because they have to appeal to such a wide market. They may have many customers, but they are not necessarily loyal and will leave for a better bargain.
Know Your Speciality
The same principle applies to your business and service offerings. As a coach, service provider, or product seller, it’s crucial to know exactly what you want to offer and to whom. If you’re a jack-of-all-trades and a master-of-none with no clear direction or brand, you’ll make a few sales, but you won’t gain a loyal following.
Focus on Your Brand
Take a look at your virtual storefront and make sure your products and services align with your brand and instantly convey what you do. Get rid of any fringe products or services that dilute your brand and focus on your core offerings. By doing so, you can improve and make them more valuable and unique, and build a loyal following for your brand.
In Conclusion
In summary, offering unique and targeted products and services can attract ideal customers who are willing to pay a premium for your exclusive service, while trying to appeal to everyone can lead to low prices but not necessarily loyal customers. Take a closer look at your business and focus on your core offerings to build a loyal following for your brand.
To learn more about Personal Branding go to this article, ‘How to Standout and Build a Unique Personal Brand. You also find another one called, ‘Personal Branding Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide to Success‘. And you can also find my book that goes into detail about the subject, To Think is to Achieve at Amazon.
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