Mike Perry is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Tavern, a branding and advertising creative agency. He helps brands that struggle to connect with their heritage and establish a strong brand identity to craft their brand DNA and implement it into their marketing strategies for authentic and timeless branding.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

→ How to identify and stay true to your brand DNA while growing your personal brand

→ The importance of integrating your personality and core values into your marketing strategy

→ Strategies for ensuring brand authenticity by avoiding trend-chasing and focusing on heritage

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00:00 Introduction to Personal Brand Blueprint Podcast

01:31 Mike Perry’s Background and Role at Tavern

09:00 The Journey to Crafting a Brand’s DNA

13:12 How Trend-Chasing Can Damage Authentic Branding

23:20 Examples of Successful and Unsuccessful Brand Strategies

31:23 Process for Discovering and Protecting Brand DNA

45:07 The Role of Brand DNA in Personal Content Creation

49:36 Actionable Steps for Creating a Personal Brand Document

This episode will equip coaches, consultants, and agency owners with actionable insights for building a personal brand that attracts ideal clients and fosters genuine connections by remaining true to their core values and identity.