His passion for cholcolate chip cookies made Wally Amos "Famous Amos" back in 1975. Now the self-proclaimed "cookie man" reveals how he's kept his Personal Brand (and broad grin) so familiar even after losing his company. Hint: it's got nothing to do with marketing.
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Green With Envy
Landscape designer Mike Parket has become the dominant brand in his business in the coastal communitites of Orange County, California. And he's done it the old-fashioned way: putting his name everywhere.
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Personal Branding
101: Nuts and Bolts
Our next installment on Personal Branding basics looks at the third of the Eight Laws: The Law of Personality. Discover why it's critical to build your brand around your true self-even your flaws.
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Departments
Letter from the Publisher
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The Cult of Celebrity
Celebrities don't stay celebrities by accident. Our Senior Editor shows how teamwork keeps the famous famous.
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Personal Branding Puzzlers
Readers throw all sorts of questions at our dartboard-like brains. We answer the ones that hit the bullseyes.
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The Referral Guru
If your seminars aren't a channel for referral business, you're leaving cash on the table. Here's how to convert new prospects.
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Performance PR
You have 30 seconds to capture the attention of a reporter. Can you do it? you can with a polished, precise sound bite.
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Personal Marketing
Your Personal Brochure is designed and written. Here's how to get great photography and printing without getting screwed.
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Personal Brand.com
Our uber-geek tells you how search engines find your Web site: through search phrases in your source code.
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How Can I Help You?
Mistakes don't have to end customer relationships. The right strategy can turn service failures around.