You may think you can pull your personal brand out of thin air and make it {you} into anything you want. It’s a persona, right?

Actually, your brand is who you already are.

Your personal brand is about combining words and visual elements that communicate who you are with the rest of the world. Your personal brand includes insights and understanding into who God has made you to be so you can better serve others.

In our little episode of TV by Squee! we’ll answer where your brand comes from, how to know who your target audience is and why you need a brand promise.

{If you’re struggling with your tag line, we have the answer to your dilemma, too. It’s much simpler than you think.}

“No, no, no. I can’t be a brand.” said Holley Gerth.

What made her change her mind?

“Publishers, readers, and partners wanted to know who I was and what I was all about. A personal brand was a concise way to share my heart and my message effectively. But I was still nervous.”

So, what was one idea that changed her mind and enabled her to embrace her brand?

It’s a secret that Stephanie told her and it made all the difference.

You pin, click and go back to see it one more time.

You’re building Pinterest boards. But you’re building a fun little mirror, too. Over time, when you look at it you can see more of who you are…

what you love

how you approach life

who you’re becoming

We invited you to take a closer look at your boards through our e-book, Pin-terpretation. And now we want to hear from you. What’s one new thing you’ve learned about yourself through Pinterest?

Write a post on your blog, include a link back to this page, and then add your post to the list below. When you do, you’ll be entered to win a Personalized Pin-terpretation session from Squee! AND a free consultation by phone about anything you’d like {$200 value}. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, August 14, 2012.

p.s. You can also become a Pinterest affiliate and make some extra cash to buy all those things you’re pinning.

Ready, set, spill it.

Thanks for linking up! Congrats to Trina Holden for winning the Pin-terpretation and session with Squee!

“If I primarily use words, then why does it matter what my brand looks like?”

We’re asked this a lot by writers, bloggers and speakers. But when you realize that the visual IS part of your message, your perspective and your brand will transform.

With the rise in popularity of instagr.am and Pinterest, we recognize the importance our culture places on imagery, expression through color and visual representation. Visual branding is crucial to the success of your message.

Are you being intentional with your message in its visual form?

We’ll share tips on how to visually express your brand identity.

{Have you experienced our latest ebook Pin-terpretation? It’s only $.99 here or on Amazon. It’s a perfect tool to help you start working on your Visual Brand Expression.}

{Do you have boards that are full of images and not sure what they say? We offer Personalized Pinterpretation sessions.}

We are overwhelmed by your response to Pin-terpretation. Thank you SO MUCH for pinning, subscribing and loving our little ebook as much as we do! {It’s still free until August 1st, so have your friends subscribe to Squee! and they can find out more about their Pinterest personality, too.}

And as promised, here’s the international debut of Pin It {our 80′s music video}. Think of it like Pinterest karaoke. It’s a parody of Michael Jackson’s Beat It. . . definitely good for a mid-afternoon laugh at our expense.

Get your FREE copy of

Pin-terpretation

16 Fun Ways to Find Out What Your Pinterest Boards Say about You

Subscribe to Squee! before Aug 1st & we’ll send you a free copy of our latest e-book. If you’d like the Kindle version, it’s $.99 on Amazon.

Pin-terpretation will tell you how to take a step back and really see yourself through your Pinterest boards. You’ll find out more about your personality, the brand you’re creating, even what you truly love.

So after you read this e-book, keep on clicking just for fun or you can strategically use Pinterest as an effective branding tool, too. Your boards can be your favorite distraction, vision-builders or your next step to world domination.

Think of Squee!’s Pin-terpretation e-book like a Cosmo quiz with a Pinterest purpose.

Subscribe to Squee! before Aug 1st to get your free copy of Pin-terpretation today. {You’ll receive a link to the free PDF in your subscription confirmation e-mail.}

If you’d like the Kindle version, Pinterpretation is .$99 for you Kindle. {Find out how to have a personalized Pin-terpretation session with us.}

And if Squee! gains 500 new subscribers before August 1st, 2012, we’ll share our 80′s music video, Pin It. Yes, it’s written and performed by us. It’s like Pinterest karaoke to the tune of Michael Jackson’s Beat It. You know you want to see it, so help us spread the word about Pin-terpretation.

Stuck is a real place. We’ve all been there. Not a fun place to visit.

Maybe you’re feeling like the creative juices have stopped flowing. Or you’re scared of the unknown. Or you just don’t know what to do next with all the options.

We recently heard someone make the statement that “Being stuck is a choice.” {Ouch. That stings a little. But is it true? What do you think?}

This is the one where Holley and I discuss how to get un-stuck . . .and what the next little step you can take to keep the mometum going in your business.

Ever feel the pressure? ‘What have I done today to get a return on my investment of time, energy, work?’

It’s especially difficult during a down hill in the journey of your business. You want to push through those natural flows of life and business, stay busy, seem overflowing with constant productivity.

You can’t change the seasons in nature. And your business is the same. Strap on your helmet and enjoy the down hills of your path.

And remember, we all have a tendency to only measure project-focused time. To always be looking for a tangible way to show results.

But we want you to expand your definition of ROI and transform your thinking about your productivity.

{The one where Holley checks off having lunch with her husband as a task on her Productivity App.}

Hills are normal in your business. You push yourself, huff and puff, and make it to the top.

But then comes the down hill. Do you coast, relax? Or does fear set in wondering if your business will pick up again?

What then? Should you be concerned?

It’s about pace and going with the ups and downs.

{Also know as ‘The one where Stephanie wears a helmet to make a point.’}

Ever wonder why you’re crafty? {There really is a purpose.} Or why you have a passion to make your corner of the world more beautiful? Your business and everything you do is connected. Your craftsmanship brings God joy and glory. We take a few minutes and talk about why.

{And we left in the bloopers. I hope you’re giggling with us.}