“Your brand is what other people say about you when you’re not in the room.” – Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com
Are you a burnt-out employee dreaming of becoming your own boss someday but don’t know where to begin?
Are you currently a freelancer or a solopreneur struggling to pay your bills because clients are not finding you?
Do you wish someone would teach you simple yet effective directions and action steps for building your own powerful Personal Brand?
Well, you are in the right place.
“Personal Branding Workshop for Freelancers and Solopreneurs”
Marv de Leon
Hi, I’m Marv de Leon.
Like most of you, I was a yuppie. I worked in the corporate world for 18 years and had a high-paying job but was on the brink of burning out. Until one day, I decided: “Enough is enough!”
I needed to plan my escape.
So, I created and developed my own personal brand. And, in less than 2 years, these small miracles happened to me:
- my show, Freelance Blend Podcast, became a top ranking podcast in iTunes
- I got featured in When In Manila and Solar Channel’s Daybreak
- I became a columnist at Malaya Business Insight Newspaper
- I became a speaker at events such as the Freelance Camp, ICT Expo and Payoneer Forum
- I have taught and helped dozens of freelancers and entrepreneurs fulfil their dreams of making a dent in the universe through my learning events for Manila Workshops
- I became the co-editor and co-author of the upcoming book, Cyberpreneur Philippines.
All because of my Personal Brand.
In June 2015, again, thanks to my Personal Brand, I said goodbye to my 9 to 5 job. Yey!
In this 2-day learning event, I will show you how I did all of those things — how I grew my Personal Brand from nothing into a powerful one that helps me accomplish my goal of having a freedom business.
A freedom business that gives me:
- the opportunity to work on things that I love doing and on my own terms, and;
- allows me to have more time with my wife and two young kids.
If I can do it, so can you.
And I will share with you all the steps that I took, as well as the things to avoid, in one of our most impactful workshops to date —
“Personal Branding Workshop for Freelancers and Solopreneurs”
Why should I attend this workshop?
Here are the top reasons why you should not miss this workshop:
- Learn how to stand out, win more clients and become a well-respected expert in your market through Personal Branding.
- A proven, step-by-step blueprint on how to create your powerful Personal Brand.
- Highly collaborative and interactive sessions with experienced coaches.
- A real “crack your knuckles” workshop – hands-on activities and interactive learning sessions.
- Pick the brain, rub elbows and take a selfie with our experts — receive valuable tips and Q&A sessions with top influencers in the fields of freelancing and blogging.
- Get five (5) free professional, high-quality portraits that you can use for your blog and social media accounts.
- Win the “Most Promising Personal Brand of the Workshop” and get featured in the Freelance Blend Podcast, Manila Workshops, Manila Reviews, Malaya Business Insight newspaper and other media sites.
- Join our tribe — become part of a thriving exclusive Facebook group of freelancers, Freelance Blend Workshops & Events Group, where you have access to experts and peers 24/7.
- Surprise bonus from Marv at the end of the session.
- PLUS much, much more!
Real Success Stories
Meanwhile, here are past winners of the Most Promising Brands of the workshop:
Don Velasco, FlyingDonV.com: Certified Iron Man Coach
Avon Hornilla, @CurvyAvon: Plus-Sized Model
Here’s what students of the past Personal Branding Workshops had to say about their experience:
Pido Cristobal, PidoCristobal.com: Wedding Photographer
Jeric Concepcion, Largratee.com: Artist and Founder
Kristine Pama-Gutierrez, TheAlphaGirl.com: Solopreneur and Network Marketer
“I may be posting this two weeks too late, but anyway. That was one fun learning experience I could not not rave about.
I may be posting this two weeks too late, but anyway. That was one fun learning experience I could not not rave about.
I almost wasn’t able make it to this workshop because of my busy schedule. But thankfully, something shifted, or else I would have missed learning from some really awesome branding experts and bloggers I really follow on social media. And I wouldn’t have met some really inspiring classmates who, like me, have taken (or are about to take) the leap from full time employment to freelancing — a.k.a., as borrowed from the Freelance Blend website, the freedom to work under your own terms and time.”
(An excerpt from Ktin Pama-Gutierrez’s blog post at TheAlphaGirl.com (photo courtesy of DJ de Leon, taken at O2 Space.))
Mike Grogan, BestOfYou.ph: Motivational Speaker and Podcaster
What will I learn from this 2-day workshop?
In Session 1, “Brand Me Basics: Am I Ready to Build My Personal Brand?”, we will help you discover your Personal Brand, even if you don’t have one yet. You will also get to develop your Brand Inspiration Board and get valuable feedback from our brand coaches. This workshop is best suited for new freelancers, employees, professionals and entrepreneurs, including fresh graduates.
In Session 2, “Create Your Powerful and Irresistible Personal Brand”, we will teach you how to build your Personal Brand, plan your A-T-T-A-C-K, craft your one-page business plan in the form of your Personal Branding Canvas and win the “Most Promising Brand of the Workshop” as selected by our brand experts. This session will be most beneficial to attendees of Session 1 plus intermediate to experienced freelancers, employees, professionals and entrepreneurs.
So, are you ready to crack your knuckles? This highly collaborative and interactive workshop will include learning sessions, group break out activities, and hands-on action breaks. Learn from the brand experts – influencers who will share the secrets on how they grew their personal brands from zero to hero (and how you can too).
Plus, get an exclusive photo session with our event photographer and receive high quality images of yourself that you can post on your blog, digital portfolio and social media accounts. (selfie sticks not required).
The Personal Branding Workshop is for…
- beginning freelancers and entrepreneurs who would like to get noticed in a crowded market
- current freelancers or entrepreneurs who would like to step up their game and become the hottest and most in-demand brand in the business
- employees or professionals who would like to fast-track their way up the corporate ladder
- fresh graduates looking to start a promising career in freelancing or business
- bloggers and content creators who would like to grow their influence and get recognized as experts in their niche
- anyone who has a passion for learning and acquiring new skills in the fields of freelancing and business.
When and where will this workshop be held?
Session 1 – “Brand Me Basics: Am I Ready to Build My Personal Brand?”
With Marv de Leon of Freelance Blend and Sonny del Rosario of LifeQuest
Date: Saturday, May 7, 2015
Time: 9:00am to 4:00 pm
Venue: UnionBank Plaza – 47F, Meralco Avenue cor Onyx Road, Ortigas
Session 2: “Create Your Powerful and Irresistible Personal Brand”
With Marv de Leon of Freelance Blend
Guests: Nikki Tiu and Ginger Arboleda
Date: Saturday, May 14, 2015
Time: 9:00am to 4:00 pm
Venue: UnionBank Plaza – 47F, Meralco Avenue cor Onyx Road, Ortigas
How much is the Learning Fee?
The regular Learning Fee is P2,500 for each session or day. If you register on or before April 30, 2016, the Learning Fee is only P2,000 per session.
(Spread the love. Bring your friend and get a P700 discount each!)
To summarize, here are the Learning Fees:
Early Bird Rate (per session) – P2,000 (until April 30)
Regular Rate (per session) – P2,500
Bring-A-Friend Rate – P3,600 (Best Value)
I’m excited to join this workshop! How do I register?
To register, simply go to >>> www.manilaworkshops.com/personalbranding3 <<< or click the button below:
Hurry, the P500 discount ends on April 30, 2016! (Slots will be limited and registration may be closed once we reach the venue’s full capacity.)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Can I attend just one session?
Yes, you have the option of attending either one of the sessions or both sessions.
Since this is a full day event, will you serve food?
Yes, we will serve simple lunch, some light snacks and coffee. Please email fia.cortezano@manilaworkshops.com if you have certain food allergies or restrictions.
Want to sponsor this workshop?
Do you want your brand to be experienced by highly engaged freelancers and entrepreneurs? Why don’t you become a sponsor of this event? Please contact Fia at fia.cortezano@manilaworkshops.com. Thanks.
