Personal Brands Drive More Than 2/3 of All Americans to Spend More Money

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the recent national research study "Trends in Personal Branding" conducted by Brand Builders Group, personal branding is more than just a social media personality contest. But personal branding's economic influence on Americans isn't just for younger adults. With more than 1,000 respondents ranging from Gen Z (ages 18-25) to Boomers (ages 57-65), the data shows 67 percent of ALL Americans would be willing to spend more money on products and services from the companies of founders whose personal brand aligns with their own personal values.

Key Findings from "Trends in Personal Branding"

• It is the future: Millennials and Gen Z place an (unexpectedly) high emphasis on personal branding in determining what they buy, where they work, who they listen to, who they recommend, who they hire, who they vote for and even who they date. Comparatively, 76 percent of Older Millennials (born 1977-1986) say they "are more likely to buy from someone who has an established personal brand" while only 33 percent of Boomers responded the same way.
• It is highly profitable: Broken down by generations, the data points to a stark realization that the forthcoming generation of leaders and trendsetters with the largest spending power for the next 30 years do not consider personal branding a game of vanity or popularity. Rather, for them it is a much more "critical" and "essential" component of work, learning and trust that influences their everyday life—most importantly where they will spend their money.
• It accelerates trust: A striking 74 percent of all Americans reveal they "are more likely to trust someone who has an established personal brand." In perhaps the most powerful statistic of the entire study, it turns out that 82 percent of all Americans agree that "companies are more influential if their executives have a personal brand that they know and follow."

"The study confirmed some hypotheses we already had in place, but what we didn't predict is that these impacts extend far beyond that of just 'coaches and consultants' or 'online influencers,'" said AJ Vaden, CEO and co-founder of Brand Builders Group. "It turns out that most Americans believe it's important for their lawyer, financial advisor, banker, insurance agent, real estate agent and several other key professional service providers—including their doctor—to have an established personal brand."

ABOUT THE STUDY
Working with independent research firm The Center for Generational Kinetics, Brand Builders Group conducted the 27-question survey online between February 4, 2021, and February 15, 2021. With 1,005 U.S. respondents, the sample was weighted to the U.S. Census for age, region, gender and ethnicity. To see the full report and other key findings, visit https://brandbuildersgroup.com/trends/.

ABOUT BRAND BUILDERS GROUP
Brand Builders Group is a personal brand strategy firm that helps speakers, authors, influencers, entrepreneurs and executives to clarify their positioning, expand their reach and grow their revenue. Our methodologies, frameworks and teachings are based on our personal track record of releasing New York Times bestselling books, giving viral TEDx talks, building 8-figure businesses, amassing millions of online followers, hosting top-ranked podcasts, and creating Hall of Fame Keynote Speakers. Our insights have been featured by the Wall St Journal, Fox News, Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, Good Morning America, Inc, SUCCESS, CNN, and Entrepreneur Magazine. More info is available at brandbuildersgroup.com.

ABOUT THE CENTER FOR GENERATIONAL KINETICS
The Center for Generational Kinetics is a custom research, speaking and advisory firm dedicated to separating myth from truth through data. CGK has led more than 65 research studies in multiple languages on four continents. Their clients include many of the most recognizable brands in the world as well as private equity firms and market-shaping start-ups. More info is available at genhq.com.

SOURCE Brand Builders Group