How A 50yr Old Man Built A $80M Personal Brand From YouTube

Most people try to build a personal brand by copying others. But what if the secret to true influence is leaning into who you actually are?

In this candid conversation, Chris Do and Mo Ismail unpack the 10 Core Rules behind building a successful personal brand with authenticity, emotional storytelling, and long-term thinking. This episode is rich with practical wisdom and powerful personal stories that show exactly how Chris built his multi-million dollar platform—and how you can start building yours.

Whether you're a content creator, freelancer, creative entrepreneur, or someone reinventing themselves, this episode is your playbook.

Don’t just build a brand. Build a brand that lasts.

00:00 – Intro
00:32 – Rule #1: Authenticity Over Image
05:00 – Social Belongingness u0026 How It Affects You
10:55 – Going From Popular To Nobody (Identity Talk)
12:25 – Chris’s Story: From Fitting In to Owning Identity
18:35 – Rule #2: The Power of Origin Stories
22:30 – Rule #3: Storytelling as a Skillset
31:05 – Live Breakdown: How to Tell a Personal Story
39:30 – Rule #4: Building Emotional Connections at Scale
44:00 – Rule #5: Give Value Without Expecting a Return
54:00 – Relationships Over Transactions (Real Stories)
1:00:00 – Outro

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Host: Chris Do (Bald Asian Guy Talks About Business)
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