Bant Breen
@bantbreen.bsky.social
Founder, Chairman & CEO at Qnary | Global Marketer | Speaker | Entrepreneur | Academic | Board Member
I’ve always believed trust is the currency of influence. Corporate pages can broadcast, but people listen to people. When leaders show up with aligned, authentic perspective, impact multiplies—driving stronger engagement, conversion, and credibility. Our latest newsletter dives in:
Corporate pages and posts have a trust ceiling. The audience instinctively gives more weight to individuals. That's why the difference in performance is massive.
December 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I’ve always believed trust is the currency of influence. Corporate pages can broadcast, but people listen to people. When leaders show up with aligned, authentic perspective, impact multiplies—driving stronger engagement, conversion, and credibility. Our latest newsletter dives in:
Brand reach isn’t driven by logos alone. Data shows employee-shared content earns 8× more engagement than company posts. That’s why at Qnary we help leaders and teams build credible, consistent presence. Start here with a free reputation analysis: https://qnary.com/free-online-reputation-analysis/
December 19, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Brand reach isn’t driven by logos alone. Data shows employee-shared content earns 8× more engagement than company posts. That’s why at Qnary we help leaders and teams build credible, consistent presence. Start here with a free reputation analysis: https://qnary.com/free-online-reputation-analysis/
New data from the Census Bureau and Ramp show AI adoption is flattening across all firm sizes. This signals a shift from hype to strategic use. Success won’t be about speed but about using AI smartly to solve real problems.
https://www.apolloacademy.com/ai-adoption-rates-starting-to-flatten-out/
https://www.apolloacademy.com/ai-adoption-rates-starting-to-flatten-out/
December 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
New data from the Census Bureau and Ramp show AI adoption is flattening across all firm sizes. This signals a shift from hype to strategic use. Success won’t be about speed but about using AI smartly to solve real problems.
https://www.apolloacademy.com/ai-adoption-rates-starting-to-flatten-out/
https://www.apolloacademy.com/ai-adoption-rates-starting-to-flatten-out/
Brand campaigns matter, but lasting impact comes when leaders show up consistently online. Every post compounds visibility, trust, and opportunity. Steady, authentic activity—not viral “genius”—builds long-term credibility. Read more in our latest newsletter below:
The Compound Effect of Consistency on Social
Small posts. Big payoff. 🐤
qnary.beehiiv.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Brand campaigns matter, but lasting impact comes when leaders show up consistently online. Every post compounds visibility, trust, and opportunity. Steady, authentic activity—not viral “genius”—builds long-term credibility. Read more in our latest newsletter below:
Entrepreneurship isn’t about avoiding failure—that's nearly impossible. The founders I admire treat every setback as data: a chance to refine, rethink, and come back stronger. As you look back on 2025, remember that success isn’t linear; wins and losses are just part of the journey.
December 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Entrepreneurship isn’t about avoiding failure—that's nearly impossible. The founders I admire treat every setback as data: a chance to refine, rethink, and come back stronger. As you look back on 2025, remember that success isn’t linear; wins and losses are just part of the journey.
Opportunities often follow those who simply show up. That's why building a personal brand is about clarity, consistency, and letting your work speak more than anything else.
Treat your brand like an asset, share your stories, and keep showing up. The impact 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 follow.
Treat your brand like an asset, share your stories, and keep showing up. The impact 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 follow.
8 principles for an unshakeable personal brand
Use these guiding approaches to establish and boost your brand.
www.fastcompany.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Opportunities often follow those who simply show up. That's why building a personal brand is about clarity, consistency, and letting your work speak more than anything else.
Treat your brand like an asset, share your stories, and keep showing up. The impact 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 follow.
Treat your brand like an asset, share your stories, and keep showing up. The impact 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 follow.
The data is clear: content from individual leaders drives 8x more engagement and 7x higher lead conversion than corporate pages. Building trust starts at the top and works best when leadership voices are aligned with a smart, coordinated strategy.
Learn more in our latest newsletter:
Learn more in our latest newsletter:
Individual executive voices are the most powerful driver of market trust.
Just look at the numbers: Content shared by leaders sees 8x more engagement and drives leads that convert 7x more frequently than content from the corporate page.
Just look at the numbers: Content shared by leaders sees 8x more engagement and drives leads that convert 7x more frequently than content from the corporate page.
December 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The data is clear: content from individual leaders drives 8x more engagement and 7x higher lead conversion than corporate pages. Building trust starts at the top and works best when leadership voices are aligned with a smart, coordinated strategy.
Learn more in our latest newsletter:
Learn more in our latest newsletter:
Synthetic personas and digital twins offer faster market insights, but they’re only as good as the humans they represent. AI should amplify understanding, not create it from scratch.
https://hbr.org/2025/11/the-ai-tools-that-are-transforming-market-research
https://hbr.org/2025/11/the-ai-tools-that-are-transforming-market-research
December 4, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Synthetic personas and digital twins offer faster market insights, but they’re only as good as the humans they represent. AI should amplify understanding, not create it from scratch.
https://hbr.org/2025/11/the-ai-tools-that-are-transforming-market-research
https://hbr.org/2025/11/the-ai-tools-that-are-transforming-market-research
Love the parallels Bruno Nicoletti draws between sports and entrepreneurship. Business demands the same grit, preparation, and focus. Every setback is a lesson, consistency compounds, and showing up ready—every day—builds the resilience to keep going.
4 Lessons Athletics Taught Me About Entrepreneurship
I learned how to win and lose on the mat, and those lessons are the foundation for how I build and lead teams.
www.inc.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Love the parallels Bruno Nicoletti draws between sports and entrepreneurship. Business demands the same grit, preparation, and focus. Every setback is a lesson, consistency compounds, and showing up ready—every day—builds the resilience to keep going.
Leaders aren’t one-note, and the most impactful ones don’t try to be. At Qnary, we see how multidimensionality builds trust, but only if you shape the narrative. Share your range and make your digital presence one cohesive story.
How to be a multidimensional leader—without sacrificing your personal brand
Being a Jack or Jill of all trades doesn’t mean simplifying yourself. Some tips on how to retain your complexity.
www.fastcompany.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Leaders aren’t one-note, and the most impactful ones don’t try to be. At Qnary, we see how multidimensionality builds trust, but only if you shape the narrative. Share your range and make your digital presence one cohesive story.
This Thanksgiving, I’m thinking about the relationships that shape my life and work. Grateful for the Qnary team, collaborators, and friends who make the journey worthwhile. Wishing everyone a holiday filled with good food and loved ones.
November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This Thanksgiving, I’m thinking about the relationships that shape my life and work. Grateful for the Qnary team, collaborators, and friends who make the journey worthwhile. Wishing everyone a holiday filled with good food and loved ones.
Edelman research proves that trust is everything in B2B. But buyers also pay attention to execs online—82% trust companies more when leaders are visible. Qnary helps leaders build an authentic digital presence that drives credibility and results.
Why Trust and Authenticity Define the Next Era of B2B Marketing
Trust is the new currency of B2B marketing. To cut through the noise, communicating with trust and authenticity is more important than ever. Andrew Mildren reflects on why and shares highlights from the recent B2B WorldFest conference.
www.edelman.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Edelman research proves that trust is everything in B2B. But buyers also pay attention to execs online—82% trust companies more when leaders are visible. Qnary helps leaders build an authentic digital presence that drives credibility and results.
61% of execs say a strong personal brand matters more than a résumé. And this checks out: Today, people Google you before your company.
At Qnary, we help leaders build authentic, lasting credibility online because trust speaks louder than titles.
At Qnary, we help leaders build authentic, lasting credibility online because trust speaks louder than titles.
November 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
61% of execs say a strong personal brand matters more than a résumé. And this checks out: Today, people Google you before your company.
At Qnary, we help leaders build authentic, lasting credibility online because trust speaks louder than titles.
At Qnary, we help leaders build authentic, lasting credibility online because trust speaks louder than titles.
Brand loyalty is now about belonging because people want a real connection. At Qnary, we help leaders build authentic digital presences that earn trust, not just attention. Get a free online reputation analysis here: https://qnary.com/free-online-reputation-analysis/
The future of brand loyalty
Rethink customer retention in a distracted world.
www.fastcompany.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Brand loyalty is now about belonging because people want a real connection. At Qnary, we help leaders build authentic digital presences that earn trust, not just attention. Get a free online reputation analysis here: https://qnary.com/free-online-reputation-analysis/
AI can post faster than any human, but it can’t connect like one. Social media isn’t just content; it’s connection.
At Qnary, we believe AI should enhance, not erase, human strengths. The future of communication is hybrid: tech amplifies creativity, but people remain the heart that makes it real.
At Qnary, we believe AI should enhance, not erase, human strengths. The future of communication is hybrid: tech amplifies creativity, but people remain the heart that makes it real.
The Cost of Automating Authenticity: A.I.’s Limits in Social Media
Jon-Stephen Stansel, an award-winning social media strategist and author of The 10 Principles of Effective Social Media Marketing, examines the growing tension between automation and authenticity i…
observer.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
AI can post faster than any human, but it can’t connect like one. Social media isn’t just content; it’s connection.
At Qnary, we believe AI should enhance, not erase, human strengths. The future of communication is hybrid: tech amplifies creativity, but people remain the heart that makes it real.
At Qnary, we believe AI should enhance, not erase, human strengths. The future of communication is hybrid: tech amplifies creativity, but people remain the heart that makes it real.
66% of people say they’re more likely to buy from someone with social proof. At Qnary, we help leaders share their expertise online in ways that feel authentic and consistent. Get a free online reputation analysis here: https://qnary.com/free-online-reputation-analysis/
November 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
66% of people say they’re more likely to buy from someone with social proof. At Qnary, we help leaders share their expertise online in ways that feel authentic and consistent. Get a free online reputation analysis here: https://qnary.com/free-online-reputation-analysis/
AI now shapes how people see leaders: What story is it telling about you? I spoke with Aaron Fowler on how to make sure it’s the right one: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/using-ai-on-your-online-presence-uncaged-with-aaron-fowler/id1550013636?i=1000711167409
What ChatGPT says about your brand — and why it matters | MarTech
AI tools surface what’s said about your executives and brand. Build strong, consistent profiles to maintain credibility and influence perception.
martech.org
November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
AI now shapes how people see leaders: What story is it telling about you? I spoke with Aaron Fowler on how to make sure it’s the right one: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/using-ai-on-your-online-presence-uncaged-with-aaron-fowler/id1550013636?i=1000711167409
AI speeds up work, but leadership needs empathy and judgment. Let AI handle the routine so people can focus on what matters—creativity, connection, and making the final call.
https://hbr.org/2025/10/when-working-with-ai-act-like-a-decision-maker-not-a-tool-user
https://hbr.org/2025/10/when-working-with-ai-act-like-a-decision-maker-not-a-tool-user
November 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
AI speeds up work, but leadership needs empathy and judgment. Let AI handle the routine so people can focus on what matters—creativity, connection, and making the final call.
https://hbr.org/2025/10/when-working-with-ai-act-like-a-decision-maker-not-a-tool-user
https://hbr.org/2025/10/when-working-with-ai-act-like-a-decision-maker-not-a-tool-user
Executive reputation matters more than ever. People trust leaders more than brands—that's why content shared by executives gets higher engagement and shares, and drives better results.
Read our latest newsletter for more practical insights:
Read our latest newsletter for more practical insights:
Executive Reputation: From Logos to Leaders
Your logo is recognizable. Your brand story is compelling. Unfortunately, none of it matters if your audience doesn’t trust (or really even know) the people behind your brand. If you want to boost your brand’s reputation, your team’s collective credibility is your best asset.
qnary.beehiiv.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Executive reputation matters more than ever. People trust leaders more than brands—that's why content shared by executives gets higher engagement and shares, and drives better results.
Read our latest newsletter for more practical insights:
Read our latest newsletter for more practical insights:
Research from Aurora University shows that 61% of executives believe that online presence now matters more than résumés. The goal: visibility without burnout. At Qnary, we help leaders grow a personal brand that’s authentic, sustainable, and impactful.
Accelerating Your Career With Personal Branding! | AU Online
Discover how personal branding is shaping careers, boosting grad school plans, and causing burnout among today's professionals.
online.aurora.edu
November 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Research from Aurora University shows that 61% of executives believe that online presence now matters more than résumés. The goal: visibility without burnout. At Qnary, we help leaders grow a personal brand that’s authentic, sustainable, and impactful.
The Nvidia–OpenAI frenzy is exciting, but hype fades. Lasting AI impact comes from embedding it into everyday work—testing, learning, and making it useful. Chasing the arms race won’t pay off; progress comes when the tools truly work for people.
https://hbr.org/2025/10/is-ai-a-boom-or-a-bubble
https://hbr.org/2025/10/is-ai-a-boom-or-a-bubble
November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Nvidia–OpenAI frenzy is exciting, but hype fades. Lasting AI impact comes from embedding it into everyday work—testing, learning, and making it useful. Chasing the arms race won’t pay off; progress comes when the tools truly work for people.
https://hbr.org/2025/10/is-ai-a-boom-or-a-bubble
https://hbr.org/2025/10/is-ai-a-boom-or-a-bubble
It’s amazing how hard it’s become to live without AI-- even a 48-hour “AI-free” challenge proves nearly impossible. So maybe the goal isn’t to quit it, but to stay aware of where it’s shaping our choices and how we use it. Great perspective from @nytimes.com.
48 Hours Without A.I.
It’s everywhere, as the author learned the hard way while making as little contact as possible with machine learning and generative artificial intelligence.
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
It’s amazing how hard it’s become to live without AI-- even a 48-hour “AI-free” challenge proves nearly impossible. So maybe the goal isn’t to quit it, but to stay aware of where it’s shaping our choices and how we use it. Great perspective from @nytimes.com.
It’s easy to think of “online presence” as just visibility, but what really matters is what that visibility leads to. The best opportunities come when people already know your work, trust your perspective, and see your name as credible. That’s when presence starts turning into possibility.
Qnary helps leaders strengthen their online presence, turning visibility into genuine opportunities. This means better conference connections, higher quality inbounds, keeping networks current on projects, and opening paths to possibilities like board seats. Our clients are seeing real results!
Qnary Customer Reviews - How Has Qnary Helped You Build Your Online Presence
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October 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It’s easy to think of “online presence” as just visibility, but what really matters is what that visibility leads to. The best opportunities come when people already know your work, trust your perspective, and see your name as credible. That’s when presence starts turning into possibility.
Most think networking is about what you do — events, messages, contacts. But the best connections come from what you give. Lead with value, stay consistent, and let your reputation speak for you. Real networking is about being known and trusted for who you actually are.
Your brand is your network
How personal branding supercharges transformational connections
www.fastcompany.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Most think networking is about what you do — events, messages, contacts. But the best connections come from what you give. Lead with value, stay consistent, and let your reputation speak for you. Real networking is about being known and trusted for who you actually are.
I’ve seen so many talented people quietly do incredible work, only to realize too late that their value wasn’t visible outside their organization. Building a personal brand isn’t about ego, but it should be about making sure your expertise is recognized and trusted.
3 Ways to Develop Your Personal Brand
Whether you're a corporate professional or have entrepreneurial goals, building your personal brand is critical.
www.entrepreneur.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I’ve seen so many talented people quietly do incredible work, only to realize too late that their value wasn’t visible outside their organization. Building a personal brand isn’t about ego, but it should be about making sure your expertise is recognized and trusted.