Why CEO Branding Matters More than Traditional Marketing

In this episode of the Powerful Personal Brand Podcast, I’m joined by my co-founder, Gordon Gooch, for an honest conversation about why CEO branding isn’t just a trend—it’s a business imperative.

We explore how the role of the CEO has shifted in the digital era, and why relying on traditional marketing alone no longer cuts it. People don’t connect with logos—they connect with leaders. I break down what CEO branding really is, how it’s different from corporate messaging, and why it builds deeper trust, greater influence, and long-term business growth.

You’ll hear why authenticity matters more than polish, how visibility fuels credibility, and what it really takes to build a personal brand that drives impact. We also share examples of CEOs who’ve mastered this, and the key strategies you can use to strengthen your voice as the face of your company.

If you're a founder, CEO, or an emerging leader, this episode will help you lead with more purpose, clarity, and influence—online and off.

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For More Personal Branding Tips Check-Out:

✅ The 3 A's of Personal Branding

https://youtu.be/6pG9MgvNoJI

✅ Podcast Tips for Host and Guest

https://youtu.be/6u_NBpbCe2c

✅ Why Personal Branding is Important for Your Career Advancement

https://youtu.be/35dy_4XOn7g

✅ Common Myths and Mistakes of Digital marketing

https://youtu.be/tCSHmVyq6fM

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About Claire Bahn

Claire Bahn is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO and Founder of Claire Bahn Group (CBG), a strategic marketing communications and branding agency. CBG has deep expertise in public relations, strategic communications, personal branding, executive branding, reputation management, social media management, video production, podcast production, and promotion.

For over 15 years, Claire has been helping leading businesses, high-achieving CEOs, executives, investors, and founders maximize their authority and influence to accelerate business growth, gain recognition and increase opportunities. As an entrepreneur and influencer with over 90,000 followers across social media, she learned the importance of creating and curating a strong personal and business brand to magnetize opportunities and boost visibility.

Her mission is to help others leverage their brands to develop the authority, influence, and trust they need to exceed their career and life goals. She’s been featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, This Week in Startups with Jason Calacanis, MarketWatch, and Ticker Australia, to name just a few.

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