Telling Your Authentic Story with Brian Fanzo | Ep. 175 (Rebroadcast)

Brands On Brands | Personal Branding & Podcasting

Brian Fanzo of iSocialFanz is a social media marketing expert, keynote speaker, evangelist for technology, and podcast host who travels across the United States, urging people to get out there, embrace social media, and show the world what they have to offer. He's also the host of the FOMOFanz Podcast and co-host of the Just Try This podcast with Amy Landino.

In this episode, Brian reveals what opened his eyes to video's potential, explains why he stresses authenticity in every avenue of your work.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Why "Press the damn button" became Brian's rallying cry for his brand and how it reflects his skepticism toward perfectionism.
• How live streaming pushed Brian to embrace the medium of video for his work.
• Why you need to get over your fear of putting out an unpolished rough draft of your work as quickly as possible.
• The short- and long-term importance of authenticity in every possible interaction and presentation you're a part of.
• Brian's advice for listeners who are committed to a niche, and also why you shouldn't be afraid to keep your options open.
• Why Brian doesn't think social media is the real cause of many ills in modern society.

Quotes:

"I like connecting great people with great people to do great things."

"I believe every person has a story to tell."

"We have to stop thinking as a marketer and start thinking as a storyteller."

"I can't say that I was passionate about every job that I've ever had, but I found a way to be passionate about the work I was doing."

"If you aren't real with who you are at your core, I truly don't believe building a community is possible."

"If we want the world to be more empathetic, we have to do it ourselves."

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Guest Links:iSocialFanz - https://www.isocialfanz.com/

FOMOFanz Podcast - https://www.isocialfanz.com/fomofanz/

Just Try This Podcast - https://anchor.fm/just-try-this

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