Welcoem to posts!!
in the future - u will be able to do some more stuff here,,,!! like pat catgirl- i mean um yeah... for now u can only see others's posts :c
I just had a fantastic conversation with Anatolii Ulitovskyi about personal branding on his "Believe You Can, Because You Can" podcast.
Personal brand can be complicated, but it doesn't have to be. Ready to start? Let's dive in and talk about what you need to do to get going.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkOlO...
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Get 10% OFF when you use my affiliate link: www.byol.me/philip and CODE: IE10 (that's capital "ie" 10)
Daniel Walter Scott is IMHO the very best Adobe trainer on the interwebs - and I highly recommend you take advantage of this offer, if you want to stay current on your Adobe CC apps. So much has changed over recent months!
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Are you on Threads yet? If not you definitely should be...it's a happenin' place right now. Follow me @philipvandusen and you'll get a folllow-back!
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Hey Everyone,
My most hotly anticipated and requested video of the year is out TODAY! "
15 Trends in Graphic Design for 2023
https://youtu.be/ZMWwwgEYjek
Understanding and leveraging trends in graphic design is a great way to stay creatively inspired, culturally relevant and to assure your success as a creative entrepreneur. In this video, I share 15 Trends in Graphic Design for 2023 you can use in your creative business and your work with clients. Join me in exploring these contemporary trends you can use to inspire your designs and build your brand!
#trends #designtrends #graphicdesign #branding #marketing
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BLACK FRIDAY DISCOUNT on Adobe Training
Want to learn Adobe apps - or just brush up with the latest functionality?
I have an awesome Black Friday Deal for you. My good friend Daniel Scott from Bring Your Own Laptop is offering Brand Design Masters members SPECIAL DISCOUNT!
Your first month subscription will cost $1 (regularly $12/moâŚthatâs an $11 discount). Then your monthly renewal rate will be at $12.
BUTâŚIf you sign up for an annual/yearly sub during the Black Friday sale, it will be $60 and renew at $84 (a $24 discount)
To take advantage of it:
Just sign up using THIS link ONLY, then youâll will get an email with the coupon code from BYOL on Friday >>>
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Personal Branding 101!
Personal branding can be perceived as being incredibly complex.
So much so that many people get so overwhelmed by the idea of developing a personal brand that they never start.
Does this sound like you? If so here's my message to you: https://youtu.be/PkHbP3hX7XA
This video focuses on Personal Branding 101, so you can understand the basics and fundamentals and the simple things you can do to get started building yours today.
Donât get discouraged, and donât be intimidated. Personal branding doesnât have to be complicated.
Philip
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Being an independent creative or entrepreneur can be a very lonely existence. But it doesnât have to be!
One of the most impactful things I ever did when I started my own agency was to become active in digital entrepreneur communities online.
Thatâs because itâs critical, as a creative professional, to build a meaningful network of connections and partners in your field. In doing so, you create what is essentially a career safety net.
A strong network can bring you introductions to new clients, new business referrals and partners you can work more complex projects with.
Also, we all need trusted colleagues that we can periodically turn to for advice, guidance, resources and feedback on our work.
Thatâs why I created the Brand Design Masters Facebook Group.
www.facebook.com/groups/branddesignmasters
Apart from comments sections and the occasional DM, YouTube, Instagram or LinkedIn donât make it very easy to interact as a professional community.
But in the BDM Facebook group weâre able to have more direct contact with each other.
So if you havenât already, I encourage you to head over to Facebook and apply to join this private group.
Itâs full of creative and ambitious folks just like you - some early in their careers - some very senior and more seasoned.
Every one of them is there for the same reasons: to meet other creatives and entrepreneurs, build relationships and help each other succeed faster.
So drop by, introduce yourself and start engaging with this incredibly vibrant community.
I look forward to connecting with you there!
~Philip
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I just did a new News + Trends video on GoDaddyâs YouTube channel where I introduce The Personal Brand Wheel, a strategic analysis tool that Iâve invented that you can download for free. The wheel makes it easy to evaluate the work youâre doing on your personal brand so you fully consider all the moving parts and how to optimize them.
Watch the video
https://youtu.be/31JgsQrgFqQ
Free Download: The Personal Brand Wheel
philipvandusen.com/pbw
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GoDaddy has launched an inspiring new series called âNews + Trendsâ for small business. Theyâve been tapping industry experts to share tactical insights on how to build, market and grow your business.
This week they featured yours truly (for the 2nd time!) talking about the power of creating a Unique Selling Proposition. đ§
You might already know that if you donât intentionally create a unique selling proposition (USP), you may be sacrificing brand awareness and recall with your target customer.
Youâre also not going to succeed in carving out an own-able piece of real estate in the landscape of your competition.
So check out GoDaddyâs channel and my interview video and learn how to do it!
â3 Strategies to Find Your Unique Selling Propositionâ
WATCH IT HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEDKu...
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I wanted to bring your attention to a new video I did on GoDaddy's channel on YouTube. âśď¸
It's got some cool nuggets of info you can use to help your clients - or in your own business, too.
GoDaddy launched an inspiring new series on âNews + Trendsâ for small business. Theyâve been tapping industry experts to share tactical insights on how to build, market and grow your business.
This week they featured yours truly talking about the power of brand archetypes. đ§
You probably know already that if youâre not consistent with your branding, youâre losing brand equity with your consumers.
But what you may not know is that by identifying your brandâs archetype, it becomes easier for consumers to relate to your brand on a deeper, human level. đľ
Aligning your brand around a single archetype, you can tap into that unconscious decision-making âcaveman brainâ that actually drives about 90% or our decisions - contrary to the âintellectual rigorâ most of us think we are using most of the time!
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About Philip...
With over 25 years of experience as a creative executive in strategic branding and graphic design, Philip has worked for some of the world's most successful global retailers, consumer products companies and branding firms. He brings to his clients and followers a unique blend of expertise gained from leading creative teams from both the client-side and agency-side perspectives.
As the Owner of Verhaal Brand Design, a branding consultancy in New Jersey, Philipâs agency specializes in brand strategy, graphic design and marketing for an international roster of clients.
Previously, Philip served as VP of Design for Global Snacks at PepsiCo, VP of Design at Old Navy and Executive Creative Director at the iconic branding firm Landor Associates. Past clients include Pepsico, P&G, Kraft Foods, Merck, Petsmart, Safeway, Chevron, Levi's Strauss & Co., Microsoft, Campbellâs and Johnson & Johnson among dozens of others.