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Ep 129 - Create a Valuable Personal Brand with AJ Vaden: https://www.shanalynn.com/podcast/create-a-valuable-personal-brand-with-aj-vaden

Faceless brands may be trending, but are they built to last? In this episode, AJ Vaden shares why hiding behind anonymity can cost you trust, loyalty, and long-term success — and why personal branding is more than just vanity metrics.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode Highlight:

• Why the “faceless brand” fad can be risky for your business
• The difference between authenticity and transparency — and why you don’t have to share everything online
• How offline relationships can fuel massive growth, even without followers or fancy websites
• The role of purpose and mission in building a personal brand
• Why trust and human connection still outperform algorithms and trends

If you’ve ever been tempted to hide behind a logo, this conversation will make you rethink your strategy.

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