Someone asked me: “You’re really good at personal branding. Any tips?” (Not flexing, haha… but here’s what I told them.) I said… it’s not exactly a “tip.” More like a rule I live by: Your personal brand should feel like a story — not a strategy. Nothing else. A story. Your identity, your message, and your audience’s needs should feel like they were built for each other. That’s when your personal brand becomes powerful. That’s when people trust you. That’s when opportunities start finding you. And that magic comes from connecting the right dots. Here’s what I mean by “dots”: Clear positioning A strong narrative Visual identity that actually feels like you Sharp messaging Authenticity + strategy Consistency in how you show up You combine those… And suddenly, it stops looking like “content.” It starts looking like authority. It starts sounding like leadership. It starts working like a magnet. P.S. If you want to build a personal brand that attracts clients, trust, and opportunities. Conne...
If you're building a strong personal or business brand online, a Google Knowledge Panel can be a game changer. As someone who helps entrepreneurs and creators with their digital visibility, I, Wali Bukhari, want to break down how you can secure your own Knowledge Panel in 2025 and why it matters. A Google Knowledge Panel is the information box that appears on the right-hand side of search results when someone searches for a notable person, brand, or business. It showcases verified data, links, social profiles, and more all pulled from trusted sources across the web. Google doesn't allow users to directly create a Knowledge Panel, but there are strategic steps to increase your chances: Build a strong digital footprint Publish your bio across authoritative platforms like Crunchbase, IMDb, Forbes, and Business Insider (if relevant). I recommend getting listed in reputable directories as well. Claim your Google entity Use Google Search Console to link your site, and claim any exist...