Hersh Rephun: Selling The Truth

By Jennie Bellinger | May 26, 2025 |

About Hersh Rephun:

Hersh Rephun is the Holistic Brand Therapist of choice for innovators, disrupters, and thought leaders. He has worked with hundreds of corporate and individual clients, from startups to billion-dollar brands, challengers to market leaders, and fledgling filmmakers to Oscar nominees.

He delivers impact and influence by honoring one simple principle: Sell the truth with humor and humanity. He hosts the popular YES, BRAND podcast and his first book, SELLING THE TRUTH: A ‘Semoir’ with Insights for Life & Business, is available for preorder.

In this episode, Jennie Bellinger and Hersh Rephun discuss:

  • Personal brand before corporate brand
  • Humor and authenticity in branding
  • Building a legacy beyond your current company
  • Third-party validation matters
  • Know yourself before branding yourself

Key Takeaways:

  • Personal branding transcends corporate limitations. 
  • Humor serves as a powerful branding tool, and strategically using comedy and wit can help professionals connect with audiences and differentiate themselves in competitive markets.
  • Professionals should consistently examine their skills, passions, and potential impact beyond their current role or company.
  • By sharing genuine stories and maintaining personal values, individuals can build more meaningful and compelling brand narratives.
  • Building a personal brand is an intentional journey, and utilizing resources like personal branding quizzes and seeking mentorship can provide critical insights for professional growth and positioning.

“The hardest thing to hear anyone say is, ‘I do blank, but what I really want to do is this.’” — Hersh Rephun

Connect with Hersh Rephun:  

Facebook Name: https://www.facebook.com/hersh.rephun

LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hershrephun/

Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/hersh4all/

Link to Gift from Hersh Rephun:

Personal Brand Building Quiz: 60 seconds to get a detailed snapshot of how your Personal Brand is working for you!

Link: https://bit.ly/QuizHR

Connect with Jennie:

Website: https://badassdirectsalesmastery.com/

Email:  jennie@badassdirectsalesmastery.com

Facebook personal page: https://facebook.com/jbellingerPL

Facebook podcast page: http://facebook.com/BadassDirectSalesMastery

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Instagram: https://instagram.com/BadassDirectSalesMastery

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedirectsalesdomme/

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/BadassDirectSalesMastery

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Show Notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

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