Hey and welcome to #TheOpenMike   On today’s episode, I'm excited to be covering this fantastic approach to A Proven 8-Step Personal Branding Process   Today's influencer guest is Ryan Foland based out of California and is a Global Keynote Speaker and is the co-author of the book Ditch The Act.   Ryan has also delivered four TEDx talks and you can watch these through this link.   Ryan is recognized by Inc.Magazine and Brand24 as a Top Marketer and was named by Entrepreneur Magazine as a Top Personal Branding Expert.   Whatever you think about personal branding, whether you have the profile mastered or just looking to get started, like any craft it takes the right approach, discipline and one that has little room for error, after all, your brand is you   Ryan is also the Managing Partner of InfluenceTree, a branding accelerator.