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Brand yourself online with your own “Nerve” Center


nerve center brandingHow do you brand yourself online?

Or maybe a better question is “do you brand yourself online?”

But the first question I am going to look at is “should you brand yourself online?”

The answer may surprise you, it depends.

I have been very successful with affiliate marketing over the last two years and have done it anonymously.

Would I have done better if I branded myself?

Hard to say, but I did brand some interesting, alter ego characters.

And the reason I did that was because I did not want to mix my real life with my online one.

I think that is a fair reason.

However, if your primary business model is online network marketing, I will step out on a limb here and state emphatically that to be successful, and I mean really successful, you will need to brand yourself.

Think about this.

In the real world you brand yourself everyday with your family, with your friends, and with your co-workers.

Believe it or not but you do have a brand with them.

It is no different online.

You probably heard this before but people join people, not opportunities.

You may be thinking “I do not have an online brand?”.

And you are probably right.

Which means you need to build it. And it is not as hard as you think.

So, where do you start?

It starts with a self hosted blog, your nerve center.

This is where people will get to know you and you get to shine.

Many of my friends who read this blog know the power of personal branding.

They all have nerve centers and they are seeing new successes everyday.

However, if you do not have your own personal nerve center blog I have a great deal for you today.

Just fill out the big yellow form in the top right and I will give you a free, self hosted WordPress blog.

I will also build up your “nerve center” skills by putting you through a 7 day boot camp.

At the end of those 7 days you will have a fully functional, optimized, personal branding machine.

I do have one condition though, and it involves being honest with yourself.

Do you have a powerful reason for owning your own business?

In my last blog post I talked about having a powerful “Why” when starting a home business.

If you haven’t seen the video yet I suggest you click this link “Why start a home business” and then fill out the form if you have some strong reasons.

For all of my friends who understand the importance of branding yourself Please do comment below on why you think having your own nerve center is important to your branding.

For the rest of you, just fill out the form to get started.

Peter Fuller MBA CA
Peter Fuller MBA CA
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  1. #1 by Andrew Walker on September 26, 2011 - 10:38 pm

    Hi Peter. Thanks for sharing this, mate. It’s a very nice tips. Blogging, nowadays, can be put in the front line for your ways to promote the business.
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  2. #2 by Dennis OBrien on July 23, 2010 - 8:11 pm

    What I like about your posts Peter is they are well researched and always contain that common thread that successful people like yourself endorse. I had Sonny Lanorias drop by my blog last night and leave some encouraging remarks in a comment on a post that was a rewrite of one of his own lol. I can thank people like yourself and Maria Eves :) (my wonderful sponsor) for the encouragement you give.

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  3. #4 by Faith Barnard on July 22, 2010 - 12:31 pm

    Hello Peter,

    You make some very astute points in regards to branding. I agree if your focus is online network marketing then branding is everything. People do join people and you got it in spades. Thanks for a fabulous post.

    Your offer is so generous and yes getting them a working wordpress site free of charge is priceless.

    Faith
    Faith Barnard’s latest post Want to Attract More Prospects for Your MLM- Give Away the Farm

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  4. #6 by Tommy DiPietro on July 19, 2010 - 9:51 am

    Peter,

    Nice giveaway!

    This is awesome.

    When I decided to study attraction marketing and quit using the old school methods, I knew branding yourself through a nerve center was the way to go.

    I hit it hard for 6 months and if you search for any of my content whether it is better networker, ezine articles, social media, you tube, they all point back to the same place…

    MY BLOG!

    Keep it up my friend!
    Tommy D.
    Tommy DiPietro’s latest post The 1 Conversion Killer in Your Copy And How to Beat It

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    • #7 by Peter Fuller on July 19, 2010 - 4:57 pm

      Hey Tommy, glad to see you back from vacation all refreshed and ready to go :)

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  5. #8 by Matthew Neer on July 16, 2010 - 1:00 pm

    Hey Peter,

    In the Network Marketing industry no matter online or off you have to be branding yourself as a true leader if you want people to follow you and join you in business. That is the reason people sign up with you, because you are either a leader, or you have a powerful marketing system that gets results. And in my opinion, true leaders have both of those things.
    Matthew Neer’s latest post Negative Thinking Is A Plague

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  6. #10 by Gavin Mountford on July 16, 2010 - 9:46 am

    Hey Peter, great to meet you… I’m from TSA and just popping by to syndicate :-)

    As you know TSA was aimed at helping people promote their blog and get more traffic and comments on their blog, and you are 100% right, the blog is the central nerve center and most other things drive traffic back to the blog for us to build that relationship with the people.

    I’ve been blogging for 5 years now and it’s great fun :-) An excellent way to get our messages out to others.

    Thanks
    Gavin Mountford
    Gavin Mountford’s latest post How You Can Use Traffic Geyser For MLM

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    • #11 by Peter Fuller on July 19, 2010 - 4:50 pm

      Hello Gavin

      I really appreciate all you and the rest of the team do for TSA.

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  7. #12 by Murlu on July 14, 2010 - 6:23 pm

    Hey Peter, excellent discussion you’ve got going on here.

    Might as well chime in :)

    I think it’s completely okay if you were to be anonymous or even had an alter ego with some ventures. Not in a deceitful way but in a way that it projects the ideal result of what you’re marketing.

    On the flipside I believe that personal branding can go a long way especially when others begin to buzz your name. It’s such a great feeling when people remember you – feels like you’ve truly made an impact.

    When you build that personal brand, your next projects will go over even easier because you’ve already built authority and loyalty!
    Murlu’s latest post Creating A Cult Following Behind Your Brand

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    • #13 by Peter Fuller on July 19, 2010 - 4:49 pm

      Hey Murlu, thanks for stopping by and I agree 100%. Nothing more important that your personal brand, especially for future projects.

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  8. #14 by Charlie Holles on July 14, 2010 - 6:04 pm

    My blog is my nerve centre and everything else points to it – social sites, YouTube etc. I started a blog just over 1 year ago and only now do I feel I am really getting to grips with it.

    Thanks for your support on it.
    Charlie Holles’s latest post MLM Secret – improve presentation skills- pt 3- the end

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    • #15 by Peter Fuller on July 19, 2010 - 4:48 pm

      Hey Charlie, I always enjoy supporting good content. Your latest series on Improving Presentation Skills was excellent.

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  9. #16 by Cara Oberfoell on July 14, 2010 - 1:52 am

    Great points here Peter! I agree that for network marketing it is important to show people who you are and what better place than a blog!

    That is quite a generous offer!

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    • #17 by Peter Fuller on July 19, 2010 - 4:46 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Cara, I always enjoy the Team Oberfoell blog posts.

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  10. #18 by Stacy on July 13, 2010 - 9:58 pm

    Great post! Starting my blog has been a really great experience and as I’m growing in branding myself I am also meeting a lot of great people and getting a lot out of the syndication of blogging.
    Stacy’s latest post The Great Debate- Blog Post Frequency

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    • #19 by Peter Fuller on July 16, 2010 - 10:23 am

      Hello Stacy

      Thanks for connecting and I enjoyed your latest blog post on frequency.

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  11. #20 by Dave and Dawn on July 13, 2010 - 1:49 pm

    Peter,

    You make some excellent points here and branding yourself online these days is a MUST. People want to be surrounded by and follow leader. Having a presence online is something that builds credibility and makes you stand above the rest no matter what business you are promoting.

    Thanks for sharing!
    Dave and Dawn
    Dave and Dawn’s latest post Find Your Profitable Path to Personal Development

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  12. #22 by Laura Morris on July 10, 2010 - 6:57 pm

    Hi Peter,
    I can tell that you are a very sharp marketer, and your offer is generous one. That is GIVING at its highest level, which is what attraction marketing is all about. I am sure it is paying great dividends for you.
    I am looking forward to learning more from you, and am happy to meet you through TSA
    Laura & Larry Morris
    Laura Morris’s latest post Your MLM “PhD” is A Continuing Education Worth Millions

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  13. #24 by Andrea Goodsaid on July 10, 2010 - 12:33 pm

    Boy Peter –

    I really like the ‘voice’ of your blog very non-hype and confident without any know-it-all to it.

    Friendly :)

    What a nice brand you have!

    Andrea
    Andrea Goodsaid’s latest post Plugins Plugins Everywhere I think I’m Gonna Pull Out My Hair-

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  14. #26 by Beth Allen on July 9, 2010 - 9:35 am

    Hi Peter,

    Yes, that is definitely a distinction between affiliate and network marketing. With mlm, it is essential to brand yourself ~ you are absolutely right, people join people, so make sure you are being authentic and letting your passions shine through your blog!

    And what a great offer you have here ~ If only I’d found you when I slaved away setting up my blog! ;)

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
    Beth Allen’s latest post Moments that Matter…Living Your Fullest Life-

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  15. #28 by Melodie Kantner on July 8, 2010 - 9:53 pm

    Hi Peter,

    I totally agree. It is really important to have a self hosted blog and start to brand yourself. I have been publishing one of my newsletters for 12 years on a domain that is not a blog. A year ago I started logging. I love it. I wish I had started a long time ago.

    Melodie
    Melodie Kantner’s latest post What Economic Crisis

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  16. #30 by rebecca russell on July 8, 2010 - 7:33 pm

    Hi Peter,
    Nice to connect thru TSA. I have been working on branding myself…a process no doubt.
    Interesting perspective on branding…
    thanks rebecca

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  17. #32 by Anthony on July 8, 2010 - 5:18 pm

    Peter,
    I couldn’t have said it better myself. One key aspect that is so crucial in branding youself with a blog is to make sure you show your expertise as much as possible. Great Post! I know where to come when it comes time to redo my blog.

    Anthony

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  18. #34 by Val Wilcox on July 8, 2010 - 11:47 am

    Peter,
    Branding is key to having a presence online. Knowing what your niche is so you can attract those readers is the only way you will build a business.

    Thanks for the info,
    Val :)
    Val Wilcox’s latest post Renew Your Mindset With Faith

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  19. #36 by Rob Franta on July 8, 2010 - 11:00 am

    Great information thanks for sharing. No matter how much we think we know about a given topic it seems we never can or will know it all. That is the one of things I love about the internet. There is so much information out there if you know where to go to get it. You are definitely a good resource.

    Rob

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  20. #37 by Joseph McDevitt on July 8, 2010 - 8:48 am

    Hey Peter, Great post! I brand myself using a nerve center, and having an using a nerve center is an absolute must! My nerve center is sort of my central hub for everything I do. It brands me as a leader, who has a system for success! Thanks for the useful post, you nailed it spot on!
    Joseph McDevitt’s latest post How To Add An Opt-In Form To Your Facebook Profile

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    • #38 by Peter Fuller on July 9, 2010 - 10:19 am

      Hey Joseph

      And you are doing a great job of it, take a look at my FB profile, I now have an opt-in box :)

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  21. #39 by MaryKay Edelen on July 8, 2010 - 8:32 am

    Hi Peter,
    Great post. I couldn’t agree more! I believe a self hosted nerve center is the most important asset your online business has!
    MaryKay
    MaryKay Edelen’s latest post What Is A DMO -amp Why You Need One-

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    • #40 by Peter Fuller on July 9, 2010 - 10:17 am

      Hey Mary Kay, thanks for stopping by. I enjoyed your last post about DMO. Get a Nerve Center and then implement your DMO, the go hand in hand.

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  22. #41 by Katherine Droguett on July 8, 2010 - 1:49 am

    Hi Peter,

    Having your own blog is so important if you want to build your personal brand. That “nerve center” as you mentioned is your “home”. Here people get to know the Real “YOU”.

    Great Post!

    ~Katherine
    Katherine Droguett’s latest post Response cached until Thu 8 @ 17:34 GMT (Refreshes in 9.91 Hours)

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  23. #43 by Wayne Wu on July 8, 2010 - 12:38 am

    Hey Peter,

    It’s very interesting the difference between affiliate marketing and network marketing isn’t it? With MLM you have to brand yourself because it’s a personality business, not strictly a direct sales business.

    It is about people joining people, and the more credible you are, the more magnetic you become.

    Have a great day,
    Wayne
    Wayne Wu’s latest post What’s Missing in Network Marketing

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    • #44 by Peter Fuller on July 8, 2010 - 6:49 am

      Absolutely true Wayne, in affiliate marketing I operate anonymously

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  24. #45 by Linda G. Cox on July 7, 2010 - 12:16 pm

    Thank you Peter~
    I agree with you 100%! And I’m happy to know you’ll help people get a personal website! Now I know where to send ‘em!
    ~Linda
    Linda G. Cox’s latest post How to Back Up Your WordPress Blog Regularly- Once-

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    • #46 by Peter Fuller on July 8, 2010 - 9:53 am

      Hey Linda, I am not sure how long this offer will be available so send them on over :)

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  25. #47 by Josh Garcia on July 7, 2010 - 11:44 am

    Hey Peter,

    You are offering a heck of a deal for someone that doesn’t have a nerve center blog. This is a great way to brand yourself and build relationships.

    Chat with you later…
    Josh
    Josh Garcia’s latest post The Secret of Setting Goals and Achieving Them

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  26. #49 by Sherman Smith on July 7, 2010 - 10:52 am

    In this business branding is everything since you are the representative for your business. That was a great offer you put out there Peter. I look forward to more of your posts.

    Sherman
    Sherman Smith’s latest post AN ATTRACTION TECHNIQUE TO WRITE GREAT BLOGS-

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    • #50 by Peter Fuller on July 8, 2010 - 9:51 am

      Hey Sherman, thanks for stopping by, I always enjoy your blog posts

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  27. #51 by Dwayne Huggins on July 7, 2010 - 7:47 am

    Neat give away! You have just given me a great idea.

    Thank you.

    Network marketing online needs you to be a brand. The bigger your brand the rewards.

    Dwayne
    Dwayne Huggins’s latest post How To Discover The Expert In You

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  28. #53 by Ana | Traffic Generation Cafe on July 6, 2010 - 11:51 pm

    So good to see a new post, Peter!

    Branding is the key to online success, I am convinced of it.

    People will follow you (sometimes blindly) if they think you are a big fish of internet marketing, sometimes to their own detriment, since having a brand still does not mean substance.

    Best,
    Ana Hoffman
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  29. #55 by Jerome Ratliff on July 6, 2010 - 7:36 pm

    Hey Peter,

    This just happens to be one of my favorite ways to brand what it is I am about. Your nerve center is a perfect place to show others what your brand is.

    One other place I look is the BetterNetworker.com site…It’s another perfect place to build your brand because you are surrounded by like minded people.

    Have a great day,
    Jerome Ratliff
    Jerome Ratliff’s latest post How She Got Her Blog to Page Rank of 5 in Less Than 12 Months

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    • #56 by Peter Fuller on July 6, 2010 - 11:32 pm

      Hey Jerome

      I really enjoy Better Networker as well, full of solid training and a great place to meet people.

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  30. #57 by Oliver Tausend on July 6, 2010 - 10:07 am

    Hi Peter,
    you are absolutely right that a self-hosted blog is the nerve center of a home-based business. The only downside I see is that it takes a lot of time to start it and to provide fresh content on a regular basis. Are two posts per week enough ? I don’t think so – especially at the beginning. And you need your social accounts anyway to share your stuff. So why not building up nice and thorough profiles on Facebook and Twitter first – especially when people are short on time – and then as soon as everything runs smoothly to start blogging ? If you think I’m mistaken, just let me know. Keep up your great work.
    Take care
    Oliver
    Oliver Tausend’s latest post Oliver Tausend On Social Media II – How I Use Linkedin And YouTube

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    • #58 by Peter Fuller on July 6, 2010 - 10:42 am

      Actually that is what I did first, created my social accounts, and you can certainly brand yourself just with social accounts. Facebook has all the tools you need from using video to notes to forming your own group and fan page.

      The only downside is that you do not control Facebook and all of your hard work could disappear over night.

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  31. #59 by Milena on July 6, 2010 - 8:09 am

    Peter, great post.. I think branding is not just important, it became a necessity if anyone wants to see serious and long term results.

    As you said, products and opportunities will come and go, but our personal brand if built properly, can stay for a long time.

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    • #60 by Peter Fuller on July 6, 2010 - 10:57 am

      Hello Milena, thanks for commenting. That is exactly how I look at it. When you brand yourself you are being serious about your business.

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  32. #61 by Mavis Nong on July 6, 2010 - 5:22 am

    Great post, Peter!

    When you have a blog, you get to brand YOU and automatically position yourself as someone of authority.

    You also get to tell people your story and this allows them to connect with you as a real person which is so important.

    This is a people business. The more people know you, the more likely they are to like you and eventually join or buy from you.

    Thanks for sharing.

    All the best,
    Mavis Nong
    Mavis Nong’s latest post How To Improve Your Google Ranking With Audio

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    • #62 by Peter Fuller on July 6, 2010 - 10:55 am

      Thanks Mavis.

      I love a good story :)

      But that is how people interact, if someone has a story you can relate to, then you have a foundation to build a friendship.

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  33. #63 by Maria Eves on July 6, 2010 - 3:38 am

    Hi Peter

    Branding oneself people get to know you and that relationship builds long term security for your business.

    Great info Peter

    Maria Eves
    MLMTrainingbase
    Maria Eves’s latest post Generate Facebook Leads From Your Profile

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    • #64 by Peter Fuller on July 6, 2010 - 10:55 am

      Hey Maria, and that is why it is so important to protect your brand.

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  34. #65 by kiaran on July 6, 2010 - 12:40 am

    Hi Peter- its interesting how the concept of personal branding has taken off in recent years. I suppose the challenge for someone who is starting out with no discernible recognition, to stand out from the noise and attract a following. I like the phrase ‘lead, follow or get out of the way’ Initially I think you can align yourself to a leader as an affiliate and gradually build your own brand- Thanks for sharing

    Cheers Kiaran

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    • #66 by Peter Fuller on July 6, 2010 - 10:49 am

      It is interesting isn’t it. But I could argue that the best salesmen from fifty years a go also branded themselves.

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  35. #67 by Nicole Rushin on July 5, 2010 - 10:47 pm

    Great information. I love personal branding. I think it is vitally important for anybody on the internet to hone their personal brand. How will you be heard over all the social media noise. Being authentic is what will make you stand out.
    Nicole Rushin’s latest post What Diane Hochman Talking Down on Tribes

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    • #68 by Peter Fuller on July 6, 2010 - 10:52 am

      Hey Nicole, good point, be “authentic”. Part of that is truly helping people with no expectations.

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  36. #69 by Marcus Baker on July 5, 2010 - 8:46 pm

    Hi Peter,

    Great offer for people here! You are right when it comes to network marketing specifically then branding yourself is part of the formula required for success.

    Developing a personal brand is probably a lot more challenging than people understand. It has nothing to do with business. It’s all about knowing who you are on many different levels and then being courageous enough to express that uniqueness and build your business around it. It can take a whole lot longer than people expect.

    ~Marcus
    Marcus Baker’s latest post 20 Questions to ask a Potential Network Marketing Internet Business Sponsor

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    • #70 by Peter Fuller on July 6, 2010 - 10:47 am

      Hey Marcus, good points, for many the difficult part is determining your brand and how to market it.

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  37. #71 by Steve Shoemaker on July 5, 2010 - 6:55 pm

    Peter great offer maybe I can scrap my old blog and get own board!! No seriously I couldn’t I am to attached to the old boy and these are some reasons that other people should want one as well.
    1. It’s mine I have full control
    2. I get to showcase Steve Shoemaker and what he has to offer and his “brand”
    3. It is basically another social media site if used properly like I talked about in my last post.
    4. It should be part of any effective marketing funnel

    Great post Peter and take care.

    Steve Shoemaker
    Steve Shoemaker’s latest post Commit To Comment On “YOUR” MLM Blog

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    • #72 by Peter Fuller on July 6, 2010 - 10:46 am

      Those are all perfect reasons Steve. By owning your own self-hosted blog you can host it any where you want.

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  38. #73 by Jordan Schultz on July 5, 2010 - 6:17 pm

    Peter,

    My blog (nerve center) is probably the biggest reason behind all of my success online. I did have some before my blog, but it exploded after I put my blog up and posted blogs consistently.

    Jordan Schultz
    ~Social-Media Specialist~
    Jordan Schultz’s latest post How To Get MASSIVE Exposure With Your Facebook Fan Page

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    • #74 by Peter Fuller on July 6, 2010 - 10:44 am

      Hey Jordan, I have followed your blog for some time now and you have provided both consistency and great value.

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  39. #75 by Ilka Flood on July 5, 2010 - 2:55 pm

    Hi Peter,

    I knew about the importance of branding for years. However, it took on a whole new meaning when I started my blog, or “nerve center.” People often underestimate the importance of having “one central point” to send people to to learn more about ‘THEM’.

    It is way more important to build “YOU.INC” then it is to promote your opportunity. Your company can be gone tomorrow, (or maybe you change opportunities) but YOU.INC will be around to start over.

    Great topic, Peter! Thanks for sharing!

    Ilka
    Ilka Flood’s latest post The “Rinse and Repeat” Formula for A Successful Network Marketing Business

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    • #76 by Peter Fuller on July 5, 2010 - 4:05 pm

      You are absolutely right Ilka, YOU INC. will always be around while opportunities come and go.

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  40. #77 by robert Strong on July 5, 2010 - 1:55 pm

    Hey Peter,

    I do have to agree with you on brading yourself, and it really does start with your blog. I really had no online presence before my blog but it has definitly helped my business and traffic. I have people go through my blog and then reach out to me for more guidance, they know by my “brand” that I mentor people to become successful online.
    robert Strong’s latest post Search Engine Optimization for Dummies

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    • #78 by Peter Fuller on July 5, 2010 - 4:02 pm

      Good stuff Robert, people will ask for guidance when they know you and trust you. I read your blog and there is so much useful information there. Now we just need to get you a gravatar account so we can see your face :)

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