This post, I’ll address a question I get confronted with a lot, about “branding” – the tough guys pointing out that I rail against branding yet obviously engage in brand-building myself.

Actually I’m not “anti-brand” at all, and as you can observe, have diligently turned myself into a personality brand (go ahead, Google ‘Dan Kennedy’ and see what turns up. Be sure you’ve packed a lunch. You’ll be there a while.), and have “NO B.S.” as a brand extending over books, newsletters, products; “RENEGADE MILLIONAIRE” to a lesser extent.

I do counsel AGAINST investing directly into brand-building, especially with large-company style ‘image’ advertising that cannot be accurately and ruthlessly held accountable. So here are a few principles and tips about your brand identity:
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