Everyone these days is trying to build a “personal brand.” Very few of those people are turning that brand into a viable business.
Chris Ducker is trying to change that. It’s been almost two years to the day since he last joined us on the show to explain the concept of the Youpreneur. He’s been busy since then, running the branded Youpreneur community, and managing to write a brand new book on the subject.
It won’t take long into this episode to realize that Ducker and I are friends who tend to be a bit goofy when we catch up with each other. But don’t let the frivolity fool you — there are many important nuggets of wisdom in this conversation that are well worth the listen.
Beyond that, this chat highlights the insight that comes over time from serving a group of people, whether a blog audience, membership community, or real-world tribe. Paying attention and constantly evolving to serve your chosen people as best as possible is at the heart of modern entrepreneurism.
Is the “Youpreneur Approach the Right One for You?
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