If you find yourself in an environment or group where everyone is talking be the one listening. Don't be in a haste to voice your opinions. Listen more! - Bernard Kelvin Clive

Beware of the thief who is after your cash; but be more cautious of the thief in the mind that's after your kind, your promise, your dream, your future.-Bernard Kelvin Clive.

"Persevere through challenging times. Hold onto positive expectations, and trust that the changes you desire will come." --- Bernard Kelvin Clive

"It's not enough to have information; it's the right information acted upon that leads to the desired transformation. So, act on what you have now while continuing to acquire more knowledge." — Bernard Kelvin Clive

One of the best ways to build a strong relationship with your community, fans, and followers is through consistent engagement. Ask questions, listen actively, and show that you value their voices. – Bernard Kelvin Clive

"When you align your work with your gifts, you not only thrive personally but also contribute meaningfully to society." --- Bernard Kelvin Clive

Communities, both online and offline, can be valuable, but if they hinder your growth, suppress your potential, or hold you back, they’re not worth staying in. – Bernard Kelvin Clive

Entertainers Seek Likes. Entrepreneurs Seek Leads. Have you ever posted something online and received thousands of likes but saw no real business growth? In today’s digital world, it’s easy to get caught up in the numbers—likes, views, and shares. However, if you’re serious about building a brand or growing a business, you must focus on the right m…

"Your gift is meant to be seen, heard, and experienced. Don’t stay gated when you were designed to impact the world." – Bernard Kelvin Clive

You don't stumble into greatness, you strategize into greatness. No try and error, you plan and work your plan consistently.--- Bernard Kelvin Clive

Sometimes, the only way to keep moving forward and giving our best is by harnessing our imagination and believing in a better future. --- Bernard Kelvin Clive

“Your work should speak so well for you that even in silence, your brand grows.” --- Bernard Kelvin Clive Silent Brands UnGoogleable Brands

Keep building, keep doing your best daily. For the future belongs to those building their brand today.

When you treat people like humans first and customers second, they’ll remember you long after the transaction ends." --- Bernard Kelvin Clive

Businesses exist to meet specific needs and wants of clients and customers, but not every need and want. Once you understand this, you won't overburden yourself with every customer demand. — Bernard Kelvin Clive

Character transcends content, work on the container (you) well. --- Bernard Kelvin Clive

The ten times ten strategy: creating a silent brand army “True influence starts small; ten committed individuals can quietly create a movement that echoes across industries.” — Bernard Kelvin Clive Today, I continue with the emergence of silent brands. Businesses and brands doing remarkably well but unseen in the digital sphere, devoid of clear sig…

Sometimes just take it in, relax and absorb the current happening. so you can better learn from it and restratigize to build a better brand.

"Go out and create meaningful connections with people. Don't treat relationships as transactions, seeking only personal gain. Instead, be kind and genuine, and you will be rewarded in unexpected ways. Authenticity is key - simply be yourself." --- Bernard Kelvin Clive

"A brand doesn’t have to be visible to be powerful—it just needs a dedicated few to make it unstoppable." — Bernard Kelvin Clive

"Building your brand and career requires flexibility and adaptability. Even with well-laid plans, change is inevitable. Oscillate, adjust, and keep moving forward." — Bernard Kelvin Clive

'Mastery isn’t about doing something once; it’s about doing it so well that it sticks.” — Bernard Kelvin Clive

“Attention is one of the most prized assets in this age” – Bernard Kelvin Clive. In this digital age, attention is indeed one of the most valuable assets. The ability to capture and hold attention determines the success of brands, businesses, and individuals. To illustrate its true worth, let’s examine the Super Bowl halftime show, a prime example …

"The true measure of a moment’s impact isn’t the applause it receives but the value it leaves behind." - Bernard Kelvin Clive

Instead of begging to be picked by others, you have the choice to pick yourself and build your brand. --- Bernard Kelvin Clive

"Collaboration amplifies impact. Even the biggest names don’t work alone—they surround themselves with experts to elevate their game."--- Bernard Kelvin Clive

Today, choose yourself. Don't wait to be picked by your idols, featured, referred, or mentioned by big brands. What matters most now is to choose yourself daily and keep moving. — Bernard Kelvin Clive

"Oftentimes, the people in our circles aren’t the market we need to sell to—unless we're dealing in essentials like food, water, or transportation. As a small business owner, it’s important to recognize this early and focus on reaching the right audience through strategic marketing, rather than wasting energy on the wrong crowd" — Bernard Kelvin Cl…

On your way to the top in building your brand, you may miss a step and slip. That's fine. Just pick yourself up and learn from it. Get fired up and keep going.--- Bernard Kelvin Clive

The Power of Ungooglable Brands: The Silent Influencers Who Shape Industries Understanding Ungooglable Brands This week we continue our series on the ‘Rise of the Silent Brands. This is the thing; not all the powerful brands are visible. Some of the most influential individuals and businesses operate quietly, pulling the strings behind the scenes w…

Personal brands are not built overnight; they are built over time, over trust, over excellence, and over consistency.--- Bernard Kelvin Clive

"You may lose money, but never lose your craft. That's the way to get back what you've lost." - Bernard Kelvin Clive

In building an authentic personal brand, simply manage your weaknesses and maximize your strengths. Your strengths are the winds beneath your wings, pushing you to soar to new heights, not your weaknesses."--- Bernard Kelvin Clive

In your quest for growth, visibility, and reach, don't just go everywhere. Go where your customers are, where your value can be appreciated, and where you can impact the most.--- Bernard Kelvin Clive

"Mastery attracts opportunities that marketing alone never will." — Bernard Kelvin Clive

"Attention is one of the most priced assets in this age" - Bernard Kelvin Clive

Today, we explore the Law of Process: "Great brands are not built on hype and virality but on dedication, commitment, and the consistent delivery of excellence." --- Bernard Kelvin Clive It takes time to build great brands.

Today, I’m continuing the discussion on the rise of silent brands, but this time, we’re focusing on personal brands. The rise of silent personal brands is incredibly important, especially in an aging system like ours. The Silent Brand in Action Sometime back, I was with my business consultant, John Armah, who specializes in helping MSMEs and busine…

"Celebrate your one loyal customer today. A thousand fans start with one. Nurture that loyalty, and growth will follow."--- Bernard Kelvin Clive

Character transcends content, work on the container (you) well.--- Bernard Kelvin Clive

No amount of polished social media posts can conceal a flawed character forever—sooner or later, the truth will surface."--- Bernard Kelvin Clive

Some opportunities may seem too good to pass up, but sometimes protecting your reputation and business is worth more than any tempting deal.--- Bernard Kelvin Clive

Popularity isn't always synonymous with premium quality. A well-known brand isn't necessarily a high-value one. Building a truly valuable brand, whether for a large or niche audience, takes more than just visibility—it requires a real investment. Focus on delivering genuine value to the right people, and the premium status will follow.-- Bernard Ke…

You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to keep going. As long as you’re breathing, you have a chance. Don’t quit. Life doesn’t mean waiting for the storm to pass—it means learning to dance in the rain. Enjoy the messy, imperfect, beautiful journey.

"People may give you names and titles. Some may suit you, but others may not. Don't let anyone define who you are or who you should be. The choice is yours!" — Bernard Kelvin Clive

Can brands be silent? Some think they must be loud and everywhere to make an impact. Today, let’s explore “The Rise of the Silent Brands” — brands that are quiet yet impactful and profitable. A few months ago, I traveled to Kumasi, Ghana, for a project. While settling in, I needed to get some water. When I asked for popular water brands at a small …

Consistency also involves being innovative and strategically adopting technologies to enhance productivity, efficiency, and profitability. Avoid sticking to outdated methods; instead, adopt a growth mindset and stick to continuous improvement.--- Bernard Kelvin Clive

"Always remember, you are the first and most important brand ambassador of your business. Believe in your brand wholeheartedly and promote it with relentless dedication.--- Bernard Kelvin Clive

Feedback is a way for brands to reflect and improve. Always seek it, and work with it in the best way possible. Not all feedback will be positive, but you can use it to your advantage. Leveraging client feedback effectively will help you enhance your products and services, driving your brand toward growth and excellence.--- Bernard Kelvin Clive…

Identify and solve a critical, singular pain point for a specific target customer. Then, strategically scale that solution across your broader customer base and brand offerings. - Bernard Kelvin Clive