The Think Media Podcast 494: How to Build a Personal Brand From Scratch in 2026 (Step-by-Step)
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Mar 10, 2026 
Rory Vaden, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Brand Builders Group, shares how to grow a personal brand and turn reputation into revenue. He discusses why offline, in-person trust-building still wins. He explains using unlisted videos and discovery calls to generate real leads. He warns against chasing virality and premature ad spending.
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Create A Trust Soldier Video To Drive Referrals
- Create a single-shareable asset called a 'trust soldier' to give to friends for referrals.
- Make an unlisted, high-value YouTube video with a free-call CTA so friends can text it to ideal prospects.
Sell With Discovery Calls Not Stage Pitches
- Don't sell from stage initially; instead, direct interested people to a simple discovery call.
- Use the conversation to learn customer needs and co-create offers rather than launching complex funnels day one.
Let Conversations Shape Your First Offer
- Use early one-on-one conversations as market research to design your paid offers.
- Rory shares Brand Builders Group began by solving real client needs after informal conversations, not a prebuilt product.
