How to Build Authority and Grow Your Personal Brand with Chris Ducker

How many business owners are working hard, doing all the right things, and still not getting the traction they see others achieving? More than most would admit.Chris Ducker has spent years helping entrepreneurs and experts cut through that frustration and build businesses around their personal brand and genuine authority. He's the author of Virtual Freedom and Rise of the YouPreneur, and one of the most respected voices on personal brand business in the world.This conversation is essential listening if you're a speaker, coach, or expert who feels like you're spinning your wheels despite putting in the work.What you'll learn in this episodeChris's single biggest authority builder and why most people overlook it, why most entrepreneurs start in entirely the wrong place, how to level up your business without taking shortcuts that damage your reputation, why having something to sell is non-negotiable if you want to be taken seriously, why Chris started a podcast and what it did for his business, and the power of preparation as a foundation for everything else.About Chris DuckerChris Ducker is an entrepreneur, author, and business mentor. His books Virtual Freedom and Rise of the YouPreneur are available from all major booksellers. Find out more about his coaching, incubator programme, and roundtable at chrisducker.com/coaching.Books mentioned in this episodeSee You at the Top by Zig Ziglar, Crush It by Gary Vaynerchuk, and Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark Winters.Visit strategic-speaker.scoreapp.com to take the 2-minute Strategic Speaking Business Audit and find out what's blocking you from getting more bookings, re-bookings, referrals and bigger fees. There's a special surprise gift for everyone who completes the quiz.Want to get coached for free on the show? Fill in the form at this link and if we think your challenge could help others, we'll invite you on.For speaking enquiries or to connect, email [email protected] or find John on LinkedIn.All clips and episodes are on the Present Influence YouTube channel.Thanks for listening. Rating the show 5* on Spotify helps their algorithm recommend the show, so please take a moment to follow and leave a rating.Related episodes: How to Become a Masterful Storyteller with Leon ConradMentioned in this episode:Speaker Fee AuditFind out in less than a minute if you're undercharging for your speaking and where you need to look to fix any leaks with the Speaker Fee Audit. It's free to take and find out if you're missing out on money.