In this special guest episode, we sit down with the incredible Victoria Gordan (Vicki), founder of Pocket Rockets Cleaning, the woman who’s proved that even the most “ordinary” industries can build extraordinary personal brands. With 143K+ TikTok followers, 1.7M likes, and a recent feature on This Morning, Vicki has taken the humble world of cleaning and turned it into a magnetic online presence. We dig into how she did it, why it worked, and what her journey teaches all of us about showing up boldly in our own businesses.

Vicki takes us back to the very beginning of Pocket Rocket, the messy, scrappy, “I can’t believe I actually did that” early days, and shares how she slowly realised that she was her brand’s biggest asset. From awkward first videos to building real trust with her audience, she opens up about navigating fear, judgment, and the pressure of being the face of a growing company. We talk visibility, confidence, and the surprising way TikTok turned into a powerful engine for both connection and growth.

And then… the scale. From a local cleaning service to a national franchise, Vicki walks us through the “holy sh*t” milestones that changed everything, including that surreal TV moment. She also leaves listeners with her best advice for anyone scared to show up online: how to stay authentic, have fun with your content, and build a brand that not only attracts people but genuinely lifts your business. If you’ve ever thought, “My industry isn’t interesting enough,” this episode will change your mind.

Follow Vicki on TikTok or LinkedIn to follow her personal branding journey, and check out her website if you need any specialist cleans: https://pocketrockets.org.uk/

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Follow your hosts⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Toby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for lots of extra tips and wisdom on personal branding, social media strategy and brand photography.

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Welcome to Brand You, the Ultimate Personal Branding Podcast.

In this episode, Caz and Toby tackle the all-too-common excuse: “I don’t have time to build a personal brand.” Spoiler alert: you do — you just need a simple, intentional framework. They introduce their easy, repeatable personal brand power hour, built around three 20-minute blocks: Connect, Converse, and Create. It’s not about becoming a content monk; it’s about redirecting the time you already spend scrolling into something that actually moves your brand forward.

They dig into the first two blocks — connecting with new people and engaging in genuine conversations — and explain why these steps matter more than most people realise. The “20 minutes to new eyeballs” rule helps listeners grow their audience on purpose, instead of posting into the same tiny bubble. Then they break down how authentic, café-style engagement (not cringe, not spammy, not robotic) gets you seen faster than even the most perfectly crafted post.

To wrap it all together, they show how the final 20 minutes can effortlessly turn daily interactions into tomorrow’s content without the pressure of perfection. One thought, one takeaway, one call-to-action — boom, done. They close the episode with the mindset shift that changes everything: create before you consume. Because if you’ve got time to scroll, you’ve got time to build a brand that people remember.

Follow the podcast on Instagram, where you can share all your personal branding questions and queries.

Follow your hosts⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Toby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for lots of extra tips and wisdom on personal branding, social media strategy and brand photography.

Check out Sparkhouse if you’re based in Lincoln and are looking for affordable, flexible and buildable office spaces.

Welcome to Brand You, the Ultimate Personal Branding Podcast.

In this episode, Caz and Toby pick up right where Episode 6 left off, after diving into collaborations and partnerships, they shift the spotlight to the heartbeat behind every strong personal brand: your story. They unpack what “brand narrative” actually means (hint: it’s not your job title or that overly polished bio you wrote at 1am). Instead, it’s the thread that ties your beliefs, values, experiences, and personality together into something people can genuinely connect with.

From there, they wade straight into the good stuff: the messy middle. The detours, pivots, lessons learned, awkward moments, and human bits we’re so often tempted to hide. Caz shares why these imperfect parts are usually the exact thing that builds trust, while Toby breaks down how to share strategically without tipping into oversharing. They explore why “I’m a coach/designer/photographer” is the least interesting thing about you, and how zooming out to your mission and moments makes your story infinitely more magnetic.

And, in classic Brand You fashion, they hand you permission to start telling your story right now, messy, in progress, and beautifully human, because it doesn’t need to be dramatic or complete to be powerful.

Follow the podcast on Instagram, where you can share all your personal branding questions and queries.

Follow your hosts⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Toby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for lots of extra tips and wisdom on personal branding, social media strategy and brand photography.

Check out Sparkhouse if you’re based in Lincoln and are looking for affordable, flexible and buildable office spaces.

Welcome to Brand You, the Ultimate Personal Branding Podcast.