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#88: Build a Personal Brand to Beat the Trust Recession with Laura Higgins

The StoryBrand Podcast · with Laura Higgins · September 7, 2026 · 49 min

Summary

This episode focuses on the critical role of building a strong personal brand in today's competitive and trust-deficient market. Laura Higgins discusses strategies for ecommerce operators to establish credibility, differentiate themselves, and foster deeper connections with their audience, ultimately combating customer skepticism and driving business growth through authentic personal presence.

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brand & contentdtc strategy

Topics covered

personal brand developmenttrust buildingauthentic communicationbrand storytellingcustomer connection

Episode description

If you want to stand out in our trust recession: start a personal brand. In this episode Donald Miller talks with brand coach Laura Higgins to discuss how (and why) to start a personal brand. They go into a lot of detail about finding your voice, choosing topics, generating ideas, the right balance of vulnerability and professionalism, and when to know it's time for you to step up to the mic. If you're a creative looking to scale your business, book a session with Laura: https://laurahiggins.com ---------------------- If you ever wonder why some marketing instantly grabs your attention while the rest gets ignored, know that it's not about luck. It's not about a bigger budget. The marketing that works follows just a few simple principles that make it easy to understandable, memorable, and impossible to overlook. That's why StoryBrand has a free guide. The Four Rules of Messaging PDF will teach you those principles and in just a few minutes you'll have a simple but powerful framework for improving every message you create from your website and emails to your ads and sales calls. Download your free copy of The Four Rules of Messaging: https://storybrand.com/the-4-rules-of-messaging?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=4rules-lead-gen-2026&utm_term=sbpod&utm_content=sbpodcast ---------------------- Ready to clarify your message and grow your business? Attend StoryBrand Your Business LIVE to learn how to explain what you do in a way customers instantly understand: <a href= "https

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What does this episode say about brand & content?
Develop a clear, consistent personal narrative that aligns with your business's values and mission.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Actively demonstrate expertise and trustworthiness through content creation and consistent communication to overcome audience skepticism.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Engage directly with your community to build authentic relationships and foster loyalty, moving beyond transactional interactions.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Position your personal brand as a source of authority and reliability to stand out in a crowded market and beat the "trust recession."

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